Total births
36
Girls' name · since 1930
Rhodora
36 babies named Rhodora in U.S. Social Security records since 1930, with the highest year being 1931. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1930–1972
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
36 girls have been named Rhodora since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rhodora recorded 36 times among girls since 1930, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 1972.
- 36 total births
- 1930–1972 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 girls have been named Rhodora since 1930, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1972.
- 36
- total births
- 1930–1972
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Rhodora was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rhodora in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Rhodora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rhodora's full recorded timeline at 1954, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1960, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1931 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rhodora at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Rhodora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–1972
- Peak year (1931)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Rhodora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Rhodora's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Rhodora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
16 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 16 births (44% of all-time use).
Rhodora by state
Where Rhodora concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 13.9% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 5 | 13.9% |
California share of Rhodora's total US births 13.9%
Even split
5 of 36 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhodora? ▼
36 babies have been named Rhodora since 1930. It was last recorded in 1972. The peak year was 1931 with 10 births.
When was Rhodora most popular? ▼
Rhodora was most popular in the 1930s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
Where is Rhodora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rhodora are California (5 births), Iowa (5 births).
How long has the name Rhodora been used? ▼
Records for Rhodora go back to 1930, giving 43 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Rhodora? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhonda, Rhoda, Rhona, Rhodes, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rhodora's data
- Rhodora's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (16 total births) through the 1970s (9) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rhodoras (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Rhodora
Nearby Names Like Rhodora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhodora
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Rhona Girl
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Rhodes Girl
#3691 219 births
Rhonna Girl
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Compare Rhodora side by side: Rhodora vs Rhonda Rhodora vs Rhoda Rhodora vs Rhona
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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, 1930–1972 (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. "Rhodora: Baby Name Since 1930 - 36 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhodora. 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 Rhodora 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.