Total births
50
Boys' name · since 1976
Rodrigus
Rodrigus has 50 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 50
- total births
- 1976–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
Rodrigus is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 50 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rodrigus has been recorded 50 times among boys since 1976, 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 1976 to 1990.
- 50 total births
- 1976–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 80% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
50 boys have been named Rodrigus since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 50
- total births
- 1976–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Rodrigus was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rodrigus in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Rodrigus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rodrigus's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rodrigus at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Rodrigus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1990
- Peak year (1981)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Rodrigus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rodrigus's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Rodrigus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 40 births (80% of all-time use).
Rodrigus by state
Where Rodrigus concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 10.0% |
Georgia share of Rodrigus's total US births 10.0%
5 of 50 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rodrigus? ▼
Rodrigus has been given to 50 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 10 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Rodrigus most popular? ▼
Rodrigus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Rodrigus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rodrigus are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Rodrigus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rodrigus since 1976 -- 15 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Rodrigus? ▼
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 Rodrigus's data
- Rodrigus's decade-level peak was the 1980s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Rodriguss (5 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 Rodrigus
Nearby Names Like Rodrigus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rodrigus
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 Rodrigus side by side: Rodrigus vs Rodney Rodrigus vs Roderick Rodrigus 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, 1976–1990 (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. "Rodrigus: Baby Name Since 1976 - 50 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rodrigus. 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 Rodrigus 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.