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Roderic

Boy

Meaning of Roderic: German: 'famous ruler'

Roderic is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10757th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10757

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,321

First recorded 1914 · peak 1965

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 16 babies1982: 15 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 14 babies1985: 20 babies1986: 17 babies1987: 21 babies1988: 19 babies1989: 17 babies1990: 19 babies19901991: 17 babies1992: 19 babies1993: 12 babies1994: 18 babies1995: 14 babies1996: 10 babies1997: 17 babies1998: 13 babies1999: 16 babies2000: 12 babies20002001: 13 babies2002: 5 babies2003: 13 babies2004: 12 babies2005: 12 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 9 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 7 babies2013: 8 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 7 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 7 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Roderic per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 21.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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