Total births
285
Boys' name · since 1975
Rodricus
Rodricus has 285 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 285
- total births
- 1975–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Rodricus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 285 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rodricus has been recorded 285 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2017.
- 285 total births
- 1975–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
285 boys have been named Rodricus since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 285
- total births
- 1975–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Rodricus was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
22 babies were named Rodricus in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Rodricus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rodricus's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rodricus at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Rodricus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2017
- Peak year (1984)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Rodricus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rodricus's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Rodricus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
145 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 52
2000s
52 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 145 births (51% of all-time use).
Rodricus by state
Where Rodricus concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 39 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 8 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.8% |
Georgia share of Rodricus's total US births 13.7%
Even split
39 of 285 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rodricus? ▼
Rodricus has been given to 285 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 22 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Rodricus most popular? ▼
Rodricus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Rodricus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rodricus are Georgia (39 births), Tennessee (8 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Rodricus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rodricus since 1975 -- 43 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Rodricus? ▼
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 Rodricus's data
- Rodricus's decade-level peak was the 1980s (145 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Rodricuss (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Rodricus
Nearby Names Like Rodricus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rodricus
Rodney Boy
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Roderick Boy
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Rodolfo Boy
#1448 33,773 births
Rodrigo Boy
#485 27,754 births
Rodger Boy
#8339 21,556 births
Compare Rodricus side by side: Rodricus vs Rodney Rodricus vs Roderick Rodricus vs Rodolfo
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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, 1975–2017 (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. "Rodricus: Baby Name Since 1975 - 285 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rodricus. 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 Rodricus 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.