Rodrigo Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationroh-DREE-goh / roʊˈdriːɡoʊSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Famous ruler; renowned leader
Historical & Cultural Background
Rodrigo is derived from the Gothic name Roderick, which means 'famous power'. It has been a popular name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, being borne by several kings and noble figures in the Iberian Peninsula.
Trend Summary
Rodrigo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Roderick
- Rodrigo
International Variants
- Roderico (Italian)
- Ruy (Portuguese)
- Roderick (English)
Famous people named Rodrigo
Rodrigo Borgia was a Spanish-Italian nobleman and Pope Alexander VI, known for his controversial papacy during the Renaissance.
Rodrigo Santoro is a Brazilian actor recognized for his roles in films such as '300' and 'Love Actually'.
Rodrigo de Triana was a sailor credited with the first sighting of land in the Americas during Columbus's voyage in 1492.
Rodrigo Duterte is a Filipino politician who served as the President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
Fictional characters named Rodrigo
Rodrigo is a character in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', serving as a suitor to Desdemona.
Rodrigo is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', known for his role in the Spanish Inquisition.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rodrigo was first seen in the United States in 1918. Rodrigo has ranked as high as #543 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Rodrigo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rodrigo (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 205 | |
CA | 109 | |
FL | 54 | |
AZ | 28 | |
IL | 24 | |
NC | 17 | |
GA | 17 | |
WA | 12 | |
IN | 10 | |
TN | 9 | |
NV | 9 | |
OK | 8 | |
LA | 8 | |
NM | 8 | |
MI | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1918 | 6 |
1920 | 5 |
1921 | 5 |
1922 | 7 |
1923 | 26 |
1924 | 16 |
1925 | 22 |
1926 | 22 |
1927 | 23 |
1928 | 25 |
1929 | 26 |
1930 | 16 |
1931 | 21 |
1932 | 16 |
1933 | 16 |
1934 | 15 |
1935 | 22 |
1936 | 17 |
1937 | 19 |
1938 | 16 |
1939 | 15 |
1940 | 25 |
1941 | 15 |
1942 | 14 |
1943 | 17 |
1944 | 21 |
1945 | 14 |
1946 | 24 |
1947 | 24 |
1948 | 27 |
1949 | 29 |
1950 | 39 |
1951 | 33 |
1952 | 33 |
1953 | 26 |
1954 | 46 |
1955 | 39 |
1956 | 48 |
1957 | 33 |
1958 | 43 |
1959 | 39 |
1960 | 50 |
1961 | 46 |
1962 | 60 |
1963 | 66 |
1964 | 69 |
1965 | 57 |
1966 | 55 |
1967 | 60 |
1968 | 57 |
1969 | 72 |
1970 | 108 |
1971 | 95 |
1972 | 114 |
1973 | 159 |
1974 | 144 |
1975 | 153 |
1976 | 174 |
1977 | 162 |
1978 | 187 |
1979 | 166 |
1980 | 179 |
1981 | 200 |
1982 | 222 |
1983 | 210 |
1984 | 187 |
1985 | 183 |
1986 | 231 |
1987 | 193 |
1988 | 231 |
1989 | 252 |
1990 | 378 |
1991 | 376 |
1992 | 464 |
1993 | 434 |
1994 | 423 |
1995 | 605 |
1996 | 616 |
1997 | 514 |
1998 | 511 |
1999 | 724 |
2000 | 680 |
2001 | 694 |
2002 | 665 |
2003 | 736 |
2004 | 700 |
2005 | 731 |
2006 | 823 |
2007 | 1,177 |
2008 | 1,014 |
2009 | 812 |
2010 | 676 |
2011 | 650 |
2012 | 639 |
2013 | 710 |
2014 | 575 |
2015 | 661 |
2016 | 592 |
2017 | 566 |
2018 | 573 |
2019 | 548 |
2020 | 482 |
2021 | 494 |
2022 | 562 |
2023 | 607 |
2024 | 640 |