Total births
952
Boys' name · since 1955
Rodriguez
Rodriguez has 952 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 952
- total births
- 1955–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Rodriguez is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 952 have been recorded since 1955.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rodriguez has been recorded 952 times among boys since 1955, 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 1955 to 2017.
- 952 total births
- 1955–2017 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
952 boys have been named Rodriguez since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2017.
- 952
- total births
- 1955–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Rodriguez was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
47 babies were named Rodriguez in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Rodriguez's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rodriguez splits its recorded history at 1988: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rodriguez at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Rodriguez popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2017
- Peak year (1981)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Rodriguez popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1970 (Rodriguez as girls' name)
Rodriguez by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rodriguez's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Rodriguez births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s
1970s
272 births
- 1980s
1980s
262 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s 107
2000s
107 births
- 2010s 74
2010s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 272 births (29% of all-time use).
How Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez's total volume
Rodriguez vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rodriguez by state
Where Rodriguez concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 157 | 16.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Rodriguez's total US births 16.5%
Even split
157 of 952 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rodriguez? ▼
952 babies have been named Rodriguez since 1955. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1981 with 47 births.
When was Rodriguez most popular? ▼
Rodriguez was most popular in the 1970s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Rodriguez most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rodriguez are Georgia (157 births), Alabama (12 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Rodriguez been used? ▼
Rodriguez has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 63 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Rodriguez? ▼
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 Rodriguez's data
- Rodriguez's decade-level peak was the 1970s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 74 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Rodriguezs (157 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 Rodriguez
Nearby Names Like Rodriguez
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rodriguez
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 Rodriguez side by side: Rodriguez vs Rodney Rodriguez vs Roderick Rodriguez vs Rodolfo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1955–2017 (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. "Rodriguez: Baby Name Since 1955 - 952 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rodriguez. 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 Rodriguez 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 June 2026.