Total births
57
Boys' name · since 1937
Rhoderick
Rhoderick has 57 recorded births since 1937 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 57
- total births
- 1937–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
57 boys have been named Rhoderick since 1937, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rhoderick has been recorded 57 times among boys since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1985.
- 57 total births
- 1937–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
57 boys have been named Rhoderick since 1937, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 57
- total births
- 1937–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Rhoderick was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
9 babies were named Rhoderick in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Rhoderick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rhoderick splits its recorded history at 1975: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rhoderick at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Rhoderick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1985
- Peak year (1978)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Rhoderick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rhoderick's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Rhoderick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 26 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhoderick? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 57 babies named Rhoderick. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 9 births.
When was Rhoderick most popular? ▼
Rhoderick was most popular in the 1970s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Rhoderick been used? ▼
Rhoderick has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 49 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Rhoderick? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhodes, Rhonda, Rhone, Rhonin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rhoderick's data
- Rhoderick's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (26 total births) through the 1980s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rhoderick
Nearby Names Like Rhoderick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhoderick
Rhodes Boy
#613 2,741 births
Rhonda Boy
589 births
Rhone Boy
#3965 311 births
Rhonin Boy
#7628 176 births
Rhonan Boy
#7679 93 births
Compare Rhoderick side by side: Rhoderick vs Rhodes Rhoderick vs Rhonda Rhoderick vs Rhone
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1937–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rhoderick: Baby Name Since 1937 - 57 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhoderick. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rhoderick draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.