Holding steady.
Popularity of Rhodie since 1890
Babies named Rhodie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1903, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rhodie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 14 |
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rhodie is an exceedingly rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1890 and reached its peak usage the following year, in 1891. However, with fewer than five recorded instances per year during that decade, it never entered the broader American naming lexicon. The trajectory of the name is classified as stable, meaning it has not experienced any significant revival or decline in the 130-plus years since its initial appearance. Because no top states or notable 1-in-N frequency can be derived from such sparse data, Rhodie remains a curiosity for parents seeking an obscure, antique-sounding name with a soft, friendly sound. Its origin is debated, adding to its mystique, but the lack of any substantial usage history makes it a true rarity in the American naming landscape.
Rhodie is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a diminutive or pet form of the surname Rhodes, which itself originates from a place name meaning 'cleared land' in Old English. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Roddie, a Scottish diminutive of Roderick. Some associations with the flowering shrub rhododendron, from Greek 'rhodon' (rose) and 'dendron' (tree), are speculative. The name saw minimal use in the late 19th century but never gained widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rod, Roddy
Sibling names for Rhodie
Names that share Rhodie's style, for a brother or sister.
