Rody
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,210 in 1960
8 babies were named Rody in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rody you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rody, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rody would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRody first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1960, when it ranked #2,210. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Rody
Rody is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ody”. US birth records list Rody for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 55 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #2,210 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.0 | 251,572 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,149,425 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 549,451 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 297,030 boys |
Other spellings of Rody
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 Rody
What is the origin of the name Rody?
Rody has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rody a boy or girl name?
Rody is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rody?
Rody ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#2,210).