Total births
108
Boys' name · since 1970
Rodel
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 108 babies named Rodel, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 108
- total births
- 1970–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Rodel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 108 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rodel has been recorded 108 times among boys since 1970, 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 1970 to 2023.
- 108 total births
- 1970–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
108 boys have been named Rodel since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 108
- total births
- 1970–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Rodel was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rodel in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Rodel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rodel's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rodel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Rodel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2023
- Peak year (1982)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Rodel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rodel's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Rodel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
33 births
- 1990s
1990s
25 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 34 births (31% of all-time use).
Rodel by state
Where Rodel concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 5 | 4.6% |
California share of Rodel's total US births 9.3%
Even split
10 of 108 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rodel? ▼
Rodel has been given to 108 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 10 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Rodel most popular? ▼
Rodel was most popular in the 1970s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Rodel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rodel are California (10 births), Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Rodel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rodel since 1970 -- 54 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Rodel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rodney, Roderick, Rodolfo, Rodrigo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rodel's data
- Rodel's decade-level peak was the 1970s (34 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rodels (10 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 Rodel
Nearby Names Like Rodel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rodel
Rodney Boy
#1078 247,150 births
Roderick Boy
#1904 47,183 births
Rodolfo Boy
#1448 33,773 births
Rodrigo Boy
#485 27,754 births
Rodger Boy
#8339 21,556 births
Compare Rodel side by side: Rodel vs Rodney Rodel vs Roderick Rodel vs Rodolfo
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, 1970–2023 (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. "Rodel: Baby Name Since 1970 - 108 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rodel. 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 Rodel 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.