Rodney: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the island in the clearing.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #863
- Peak
- #33 in 1965
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rodney Means
Rodney is a boy name of English origin. A child from the island in the clearing.
How Popular Rodney Is
Rodney currently ranks #863 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #33 in 1965. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Rodney
- Rodney reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #33 in 1965.
- Rodney has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Rodney is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Rodney
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Sibling Names for Rodney
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Questions About Rodney
What does Rodney mean?
Rodney is a boy name of English origin. A child from the island in the clearing.
How popular is Rodney?
Rodney currently ranks #863 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #33 in 1965. It has held steady.
Where does Rodney come from?
Rodney comes from English roots. Rodney reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #33 in 1965.
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