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Rodrick

Rodrick means "famous ruler", according to etymological references. It peaked back in the 1970s and has been gradually easing since. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. 1977 was this name's high-water mark in the U.S. birth records.

EtymologyVariant of Roderick
EtymologyMeaning "famous ruler"
Births by decade
1900s
0
1910s
10
1920s
31
1930s
105
1940s
243
1950s
614
1960s
1,248
1970s
2,216
1980s
1,716
1990s
1,246
2000s
750
2010s
489
Peaked in the 1970s · 8,668 total U.S. births since 1900