Holding steady.
Popularity of Rodriques since 1974
Babies named Rodriques per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 113 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rodriques entered U.S. birth records in 1974, reaching its peak in 1988 where it saw its highest usage. Despite this, it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, with an average of fewer than five births per year. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, remaining consistently uncommon. As a Portuguese patronymic, Rodriques carries the meaning 'son of Rodrigo', connecting it to the Germanic root for fame and power. Though not tied to any specific region within the U.S., it has been adopted by families seeking a distinctive yet traditional-sounding name. Its spelling variant, Rodrigues, is far more common as a surname, but as a first name, Rodriques retains a unique character.
Rodriques is a Portuguese surname derived from the given name Rodrigo, which itself comes from the Germanic name Roderick (from hrod 'fame' and ric 'power'). It is a patronymic meaning 'son of Rodrigo'. In Portugal and Brazil, Rodrigues is the standard spelling, while Rodriques is a less common variant. The name has been used as a given name in the United States, particularly among African American families, since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roderick, Rod, Roddy, Rico
Sibling names for Rodriques
Names that share Rodriques's style, for a brother or sister.
