Holding steady.
Popularity of Rodrigues since 1970
Babies named Rodrigues per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rodrigues is a Portuguese surname with a long history as a given name. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970, and its peak year was 1978. While the name has remained stable in use since then, it has never reached the top 1000. As a patronymic, it carries the meaning 'son of Rodrigo,' linking it to the Germanic roots of fame and power. The name is most commonly associated with Portuguese heritage, reflecting the global reach of Portuguese exploration and migration.
Rodrigues is a Portuguese patronymic surname derived from the given name Rodrigo, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ric" (power, ruler). It is the Portuguese equivalent of the Spanish surname Rodríguez. The name spread during the Age of Discovery, carried by explorers and settlers to Brazil, Africa, and Asia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rigo, Drigo
Variants: Rodríguez, Rodriguez
Sibling names for Rodrigues
Names that share Rodrigues's style, for a brother or sister.
