Holding steady.
Popularity of Roddie since 1919
Babies named Roddie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roddie's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roddie emerged as a rare but consistent choice throughout the 20th century, first recorded in 1919 and reaching its peak in 1935. Despite never achieving widespread popularity, it has maintained a stable presence, reflecting a enduring appeal of its nickname style. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it has not seen a revival like some other vintage nicknames. Roddie remains a masculine name, with its top states and similar names data not showing strong regional clustering. As a diminutive, its charm lies in its simplicity and warmth, linking it to the more formal yet accessible names Rodney and Roderick.
Roddie is a diminutive or pet form of Roddy, which itself is a short form of names like Rodney (from a place name meaning 'reed island' in Old English) or Roderick (from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'power'). The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, often as a familiar or affectionate variant.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Roddy
Sibling names for Roddie
Names that share Roddie's style, for a brother or sister.
