Holding steady.
Popularity of Roderica since 1973
Babies named Roderica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roderica, first recorded in the United States in 1973, is a rare feminine derivation of Roderick. Its peak usage occurred in 1990, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name follows a consistent pattern of creating feminine forms from masculine Germanic names, similar to Erica from Eric. Despite its low frequency, Roderica has maintained a stable trajectory, appearing sporadically in birth records. The name is most closely associated with families seeking a distinctive variant of the more common Roderick.
Roderica is the feminine form of Roderick, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (ruler). The name entered English via the Norman French form 'Roderick' and gained some usage in the 20th century as a rare feminine variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rody, Rica, Rikki
Variants: Rodrica
Sibling names for Roderica
Names that share Roderica's style, for a brother or sister.
