Rowdy
Meaningrowdy · English
- US rank
- #940
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #922 in 2024
250 babies were named Rowdy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 218 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2006–2025
US births per million boys, 1959–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rowdy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,831 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rowdy, 250 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rowdy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRowdy first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #922.
- Then vs nowRowdy is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 27,248 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,831.
- TrendRowdy has climbed 218 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #940. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRowdy is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #239, followed by Idaho (#302) and Oklahoma (#351). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
- MeaningIn English, Rowdy means “rowdy”.
About the name Rowdy
Rowdy is a boy name of English origin meaning “rowdy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-wdy”. US birth records list Rowdy for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 67 of those 67 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #922 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #940, with 250 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,725 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | 97,087 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 55,006 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 58,997 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 52,029 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 36,232 boys |
| 2000s | 46 | 21,697 boys |
| 2010s | 65 | 15,267 boys |
| 2020s | 124 | 8,065 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 Rowdy
What does the name Rowdy mean?
Rowdy means “rowdy” in English.
What is the origin of the name Rowdy?
Rowdy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rowdy a boy or girl name?
Rowdy is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rowdy?
Rowdy ranked #940 for US boys in 2025, given to 250 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#922).