Total births
1,331
Boys' name · since 1912
Rodman
Rodman has 1,331 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12431
- among boys today
- 1,331
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
1,331 babies have been named Rodman since 1912, making it today's #12431 boys' name.
Rodman has 1,331 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12431 as of the latest data, more common than 13% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2024.
- #12431 among boys today
- 1,331 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rodman is currently the #12431 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 1,331 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12431
- among boys today
- 1,331
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Rodman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12431
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Rodman was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
34 babies were named Rodman in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
How Rodman compares
1,331 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rodman's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rodman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,331 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rodman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rodman's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rodman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1928
Current rank
#12,431
Active since
1912
Rodman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2024
- Peak year (1928)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Rodman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rodman's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Rodman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
110 births
- 1920s
1920s
273 births
- 1930s
1930s
175 births
- 1940s
1940s
166 births
- 1950s
1950s
179 births
- 1960s
1960s
169 births
- 1970s 87
1970s
87 births
- 1980s 58
1980s
58 births
- 1990s 66
1990s
66 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 273 births (21% of all-time use).
How Rodman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rodman's total volume
Rodman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rodman by state
Where Rodman concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 88 | 6.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 58 | 4.4% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #4 | California | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Rodman's total US births 6.6%
Even split
88 of 1,331 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rodman? ▼
Rodman has been given to 1,331 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12431 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Rodman most popular? ▼
Rodman was most popular in the 1920s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Rodman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rodman are Pennsylvania (88 births), New York (58 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Rodman been used? ▼
Rodman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 113 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Rodman? ▼
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 Rodman's data
- Rodman's decade-level peak was the 1920s (273 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Rodmans (88 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Rodman
Nearby Names Like Rodman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rodman
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 Rodman side by side: Rodman vs Rodney Rodman vs Roderick Rodman vs Rodolfo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rodman
Loris #12430
579 births · Peak 1923
Addis #12432
443 births · Peak 1921
Deane #12429
2,758 births · Peak 1947
Donn #12433
6,553 births · Peak 1949
Jerrold #12428
8,467 births · Peak 1954
Takeshi #12434
708 births · Peak 1924
Hamlet #12427
253 births · Peak 2019
Boniface #12435
176 births · Peak 1924
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, 1912–2024 (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. "Rodman: #12431 Boys' Name - 1,331 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rodman. 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 Rodman 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.