Rhodesia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationroh-DEE-zhuh / /roʊˈdiːʒə/English; African
Meaning
English: derived from Rhodes; African: land of the Rhodes
Historical & Cultural Background
Rhodesia was the name of a former British colony in southern Africa, now known as Zimbabwe. The name is derived from Cecil Rhodes, a British imperialist and businessman. The use of the name Rhodesia can evoke historical and political connotations related to colonialism and independence movements in the region.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rhodesia was first seen in the United States in 1966. Rhodesia has ranked as high as #1088 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Rhodesia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |