9,565births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1965Peak · United States
#8910United States 2025
Rod is a boy name family recorded 9,565 times in 2 countries since 1910. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8910 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1965, at 14.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Rod
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod | English | 8,744 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1965 | – |
| Rod | English | 50 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
| Rodd | English | 771 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1971 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Rod ↔ Rodd — spelling variant
Questions about Rod
How popular is the name Rod?
In 2025 it ranked #8910 in the United States. Official registers record 9,565 births across 2 countries.
What is Rod in other languages?
Rodd (English).
When was Rod most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1965, at 14.5 births per 100,000.
Is Rod a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rod is a boy name.