Roddy
Boy nameRoddy has been given to 2,541 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1960.
Meaning & origin
Diminutives + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,541
Peak year
1960 (86 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
▲ +43%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Roddy's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #891 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Roddy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Roddy.
FAQ
How popular is the name Roddy?
Roddy has been given to 2,541 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Roddy peak?
Roddy peaked in 1960, when 86 babies were given the name.
Is Roddy a girl or boy name?
Roddy is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Roddy are boys).
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