Rhody
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,560 in 1942
5 babies were named Rhody in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1942–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rhody you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rhody, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rhody would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRhody first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1942, when it ranked #3,560. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Rhody
Rhody is a boy name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ody”. US birth records list Rhody for boys from 1942 to 2025, in 8 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #3,560 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
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Questions about the name Rhody
What is the origin of the name Rhody?
Rhody has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Rhody a boy or girl name?
Rhody is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rhody?
Rhody ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#3,560).