How Many People Are Named Rodd?
Complete statistics for the name Rodd: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rodd is a very rare male name, with only 646 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 510,509 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1969 with 49 births, and its stability suggests it's a classic name with a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 771 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: 1969Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rodd Through the Generations
Rodd has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though it never reached widespread popularity. Born in 1969, the peak year saw 49 births, indicating a modest surge in interest. Today, the majority of people named Rodd are aged between 30 and 60, with 61% falling into this age bracket, while 39% are over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rodd's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rodd
How Many People Have the Name Rodd?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 959 people in the United States currently share the name Rodd. That works out to roughly 1 in every 345,620 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rodd a Common or Rare Name?
Rodd is classified as Very Rare. 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 Rodd Mean?
Rodd means "creative variant of Rod" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rodd in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rodd Most Popular?
The name Rodd reached peak popularity in 1969, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Rodd?
Approximately 959 people named Rodd live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 959. That works out to roughly 1 in 345,620 Americans.
Is Rodd a rare name?
Rodd is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 345,620 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rodd mean?
Rodd means "creative variant of Rod" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rodd more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rodd are male and 0% are female.
When was Rodd most popular?
Rodd peaked in 1969 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.