268,352births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
1947Peak · South Australia
#1091United States 2025
Rodney is a boy name family recorded 268,352 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1091 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1947, at 781.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Rodney
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney | English | 248,325 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1091 | 1965 | ▼ 37 % |
| Rodney | English | 9,491 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1966 | – |
| Rodney | English | 4,880 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1966 | – |
| Rodney | English | 2,126 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1966 | – |
| Rodney | English | 2,025 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1947 | – |
| Rodney | English | 475 | 🇫🇷 France | #5063 | 1979 | ▲ 27 % |
Questions about Rodney
How popular is the name Rodney?
In 2025 it ranked #1091 in the United States. Official registers record 268,352 births across 13 countries.
When was Rodney most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1947, at 781.7 births per 100,000.
Is Rodney a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rodney is a boy name.