Rodman
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,228 in 1928
0 babies were named Rodman in the US in 2025.
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rodman you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryRodman first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1928, when it reached #1,228.
About the name Rodman
Rodman is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Rodman for boys from 1912 to 2024, in 93 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #1,228 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 57,184 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,306 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 60,533 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 87,642 boys |
| 1950s | 8.9 | 112,867 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 115,207 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 190,840 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 316,456 boys |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rodman
What is the origin of the name Rodman?
Rodman has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rodman a boy or girl name?
Rodman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rodman?
Rodman is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,228 in 1928.