Rising since 1986, #491 for boys today.
Popularity of Rodrigo since 1918
Babies named Rodrigo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 173 |
| 1940s | 210 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 592 |
| 1970s | 1,462 |
| 1980s | 2,088 |
| 1990s | 5,045 |
| 2000s | 8,032 |
| 2010s | 6,191 |
| 2020s | 3,399 |
Meaning & origin
Rodrigo is a name of Germanic origin via Spanish, meaning 'famous ruler.' It has been in use in the United States since at least 1918 and has seen a rising trajectory since 1986, particularly among families with Hispanic heritage. In 2025, it ranks 491st overall, with a 1-in-2,782 birth rate. Its peak year was 2007, when it reached rank 214. The name is especially popular in Texas, Nevada, and Arizona, reflecting strong connections to Latino communities. Rodrigo offers a distinguished sound with easy nicknames like Rigo or Rodri, and it pairs well with siblings like Valentina, Diego, or Mateo.
Rodrigo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (ruler). It was borne by the last Visigothic king of Spain, Rodrigo, who died in battle in 711 AD during the Muslim conquest. The name has remained in steady use in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America, with notable consistency in popularity.
Where Rodrigo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rodrigo” around the world
Where Rodrigo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rigo, Rodri
Sibling names for Rodrigo
Names that share Rodrigo's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Rodrigo
Names whose popularity has moved with Rodrigo's over the last 50 years.
