Holding steady.
Popularity of Rodd since 1948
Babies named Rodd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 334 |
| 1970s | 234 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rodd is an uncommon given name that saw its peak usage in 1971, reflecting a pattern of short, one-syllable names favored in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, making it a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with very few newborns receiving the name per year. Though no top states are recorded, it likely appears sporadically across the country. Parents drawn to Rodd may appreciate its concise sound and connection to the more familiar Rod, while remaining distinct and infrequently heard.
Rodd is a rare given name that likely derives from the surname Rodd, which itself is of various origins: it may be a topographic name for someone who lived by a clearing (Old English 'rodu'), a habitational name from places in England named Rodd, or a variant of the personal name Rod (a short form of Rodney or Roderick). The name saw some use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s when it peaked in popularity, but it has remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rodd
Names that share Rodd's style, for a brother or sister.
