How Many People Are Named Roddy?
Complete statistics for the name Roddy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roddy is a rare name with roots in Old English, making it both unique and historically grounded. Only 1,718 people named Roddy live in the US today, which means 1 in 192,134 Americans have this name, truly setting it apart. The majority of those named Roddy are over 60, reflecting its status as a name favored by older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and communication.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 2,531 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roddy Through the Generations
Roddy's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but limited popularity. With only 86 births in its peak year of 1960, the name has maintained a stable trend since then. Today, the average age of someone named Roddy is 65, with a significant portion of the population being over 60. This demographic skew suggests that Roddy remains a name associated with older generations, though it continues to be passed down, albeit sparingly, to new ones.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roddy's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Roddy
How Many People Have the Name Roddy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,696 people in the United States currently share the name Roddy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,500 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Roddy a Common or Rare Name?
Roddy is classified as 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 Roddy Mean?
Roddy means "Old English origin, meaning 'famous counselor'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roddy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Roddy Most Popular?
The name Roddy reached peak popularity in 1960, with 86 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 Roddy?
Approximately 6,696 people named Roddy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,696. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,500 Americans.
Is Roddy a rare name?
Roddy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,500 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roddy mean?
Roddy means "Old English origin, meaning 'famous counselor'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Roddy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Roddy are male and 0% are female.
When was Roddy most popular?
Roddy peaked in 1960 with 86 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.