How Many People Are Named Rodrigo?

Complete statistics for the name Rodrigo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rodrigo
Very Rare
Germanic via Spanish/Portuguese

Rodrigo is a Spanish and Portuguese name rooted in the old Germanic name Roderic, meaning famous ruler. About 25,888 people named Rodrigo are living in the US today, making it genuinely rare at 1 in 12,747 Americans. What's striking is just how young that group is, with nearly 70% under 30.

~1,548
Living in US
1 in 214,115
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Famous ruler
🌐
Origin
Germanic via Spanish/Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Bold Passionate Charismatic Driven
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 is traditionally linked to freedom, adventure, and a restless curiosity about the world. People associated with 5 are said to crave variety and change, thriving when they have room to explore rather than follow a fixed routine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,758
Worldwide Bearers
#504
Global Rank
🇵🇹 Portugal
16,483
🇦🇴 Angola
14,981
🇲🇿 Mozambique
13,440
🇵🇪 Peru
11,812
🇻🇪 Venezuela
8,969
🇵🇾 Paraguay
8,778
🇺🇾 Uruguay
7,843
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
6,939
🇨🇦 Canada
1,493
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,460

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25,883 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
18,756
Would be under 30 (69%)
7,095
Would be 30–60 (26%)
1,293
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 27,144 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rodrigo Through the Generations

Rodrigo has a distinctly modern footprint in the US. Of the 27,144 all-time births on record, 25,888 are estimated to still be living, which tells you this name barely existed here in earlier generations. It really found its footing in the 2000s, peaking in 2007 with 1,177 births in a single year. That surge is written all over the age breakdown: 18,756 people named Rodrigo are under 30, compared to just 7,095 aged 30 to 60 and a tiny 1,293 over 60. The average age of just 25 confirms it. This isn't a name with deep roots in American history, it's essentially a millennial and Gen Z name. The trend is now declining from that 2007 peak, so the name may have already hit its American moment. Whether it holds on or fades quietly is the open question.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 8,549
Texas 7,143
Florida 1,363
Illinois 1,307
Arizona 905
New York 773
Georgia 530
North Carolina 416
New Jersey 399
Washington 376

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rodrigo's Germanic via Spanish/Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Rodrigo

How Many People Have the Name Rodrigo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,548 people in the United States currently share the name Rodrigo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 214,115 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rodrigo a Common or Rare Name?

Rodrigo 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 Rodrigo Mean?

Rodrigo means "famous ruler" and comes from Germanic via Spanish/Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rodrigo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rodrigo Most Popular?

The name Rodrigo reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,177 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Rodrigo?

Approximately 1,548 people named Rodrigo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,548. That works out to roughly 1 in 214,115 Americans.

Is Rodrigo a rare name?

Rodrigo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 214,115 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rodrigo mean?

Rodrigo means "famous ruler" and comes from Germanic via Spanish/Portuguese origins.

Is Rodrigo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rodrigo are male and 0% are female.

When was Rodrigo most popular?

Rodrigo peaked in 2007 with 1,177 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,548
All-Time Births1,548
1 in X1 in 214,115
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2007
World Rank#504
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.