Rodney Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROD-nee / /ˈrɒd.ni/Old English; French
Meaning
Old English: 'hroth' (fame) + 'dun' (hill); French: 'from the island clearing'
Historical & Cultural Background
Rodney has its roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a place name. It became popular as a given name in the 19th century. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has also been associated with notable figures in history and popular culture.
Trend Summary
Rodney has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rod
- Roddy
International Variants
- Rodolfo (Spanish)
- Rodolphe (French)
Famous people named Rodney
Rodney Dangerfield was an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his self-deprecating humor.
Rodney King was an American taxi driver whose beating by police led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Rodney Crowell is an American country music singer-songwriter and musician.
Rodney Mullen is an American professional skateboarder known for his innovative tricks.
Fictional characters named Rodney
Rodney Trotter is a character from the British television series 'Only Fools and Horses', known for his comedic antics.
Rodney McKay is a character in the science fiction series 'Stargate Atlantis', portrayed as a brilliant scientist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rodney was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rodney has ranked as high as #69 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Rodney has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rodney (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 21 | |
CA | 15 | |
NC | 12 | |
GA | 12 | |
FL | 10 | |
OH | 9 | |
MI | 9 | |
MD | 8 | |
MO | 7 | |
NY | 7 | |
PA | 6 | |
AL | 6 | |
MN | 6 | |
IL | 5 | |
MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 13 |
1885 | 13 |
1886 | 14 |
1887 | 9 |
1888 | 12 |
1889 | 9 |
1890 | 19 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 19 |
1894 | 9 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 14 |
1897 | 17 |
1898 | 20 |
1899 | 18 |
1900 | 21 |
1901 | 10 |
1902 | 19 |
1903 | 13 |
1904 | 13 |
1905 | 20 |
1906 | 29 |
1907 | 17 |
1908 | 27 |
1909 | 25 |
1910 | 34 |
1911 | 59 |
1912 | 88 |
1913 | 131 |
1914 | 189 |
1915 | 235 |
1916 | 237 |
1917 | 234 |
1918 | 253 |
1919 | 315 |
1920 | 353 |
1921 | 361 |
1922 | 400 |
1923 | 389 |
1924 | 397 |
1925 | 447 |
1926 | 482 |
1927 | 562 |
1928 | 589 |
1929 | 539 |
1930 | 639 |
1931 | 706 |
1932 | 829 |
1933 | 783 |
1934 | 929 |
1935 | 1,027 |
1936 | 1,009 |
1937 | 1,026 |
1938 | 1,301 |
1939 | 1,446 |
1940 | 1,397 |
1941 | 1,551 |
1942 | 1,788 |
1943 | 1,984 |
1944 | 1,781 |
1945 | 2,185 |
1946 | 3,304 |
1947 | 3,564 |
1948 | 3,466 |
1949 | 3,826 |
1950 | 3,856 |
1951 | 4,297 |
1952 | 4,403 |
1953 | 6,536 |
1954 | 5,959 |
1955 | 6,048 |
1956 | 6,075 |
1957 | 5,863 |
1958 | 5,865 |
1959 | 5,915 |
1960 | 5,864 |
1961 | 5,660 |
1962 | 5,434 |
1963 | 5,190 |
1964 | 6,073 |
1965 | 11,086 |
1966 | 10,269 |
1967 | 8,438 |
1968 | 7,508 |
1969 | 6,670 |
1970 | 5,856 |
1971 | 5,195 |
1972 | 4,363 |
1973 | 4,059 |
1974 | 3,849 |
1975 | 3,584 |
1976 | 2,984 |
1977 | 2,703 |
1978 | 2,555 |
1979 | 2,299 |
1980 | 2,266 |
1981 | 2,029 |
1982 | 1,946 |
1983 | 1,694 |
1984 | 1,626 |
1985 | 1,621 |
1986 | 1,629 |
1987 | 1,596 |
1988 | 1,730 |
1989 | 1,737 |
1990 | 1,710 |
1991 | 1,560 |
1992 | 1,477 |
1993 | 1,309 |
1994 | 1,183 |
1995 | 1,099 |
1996 | 1,055 |
1997 | 995 |
1998 | 866 |
1999 | 868 |
2000 | 799 |
2001 | 740 |
2002 | 714 |
2003 | 688 |
2004 | 602 |
2005 | 579 |
2006 | 606 |
2007 | 639 |
2008 | 545 |
2009 | 554 |
2010 | 460 |
2011 | 461 |
2012 | 430 |
2013 | 392 |
2014 | 357 |
2015 | 347 |
2016 | 341 |
2017 | 301 |
2018 | 273 |
2019 | 262 |
2020 | 262 |
2021 | 234 |
2022 | 228 |
2023 | 183 |
2024 | 200 |