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Rody

Boy

Meaning of Rody: German: 'famous ruler'

Rody is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8833rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8833

8 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

387

First recorded 1916 · peak 1960

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 5 babies1985: 8 babies1986: 5 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 11 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 8 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 8 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 7 babies2003: 6 babies2004: 5 babies2005: 6 babies2006: 12 babies2007: 7 babies2008: 10 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 5 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 8 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 7 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 6 babies2022: 10 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 8 babies
US babies named Rody per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 12.

Gender split

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

Origins & cultures

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