How Many People Are Named Rhodes?
Complete statistics for the name Rhodes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rhodes is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,269 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 145,467 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 94% of those named Rhodes being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person with a strong sense of purpose and a natural ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,402 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rhodes Through the Generations
Rhodes has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 506 births, marking a significant rise from its earlier obscurity. The average age of people named Rhodes is 11, indicating that it's predominantly a name chosen by younger parents. With 2,248 under-30, 20 aged 30-60, and 134 over-60, Rhodes remains a name closely associated with the younger generation, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rhodes's Greek place name roots
📄 About the Name Rhodes
How Many People Have the Name Rhodes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 86,574 people in the United States currently share the name Rhodes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,829 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Rhodes a Common or Rare Name?
Rhodes is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rhodes Mean?
Rhodes means "Greek island name" and comes from Greek place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rhodes in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Rhodes Most Popular?
The name Rhodes reached peak popularity in 2024, with 506 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rhodes?
Approximately 86,574 people named Rhodes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 86,574. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,829 Americans.
Is Rhodes a rare name?
Rhodes is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,829 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rhodes mean?
Rhodes means "Greek island name" and comes from Greek place name origins.
Is Rhodes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Rhodes are male and 8% are female.
When was Rhodes most popular?
Rhodes peaked in 2024 with 506 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.