Rhoda
Rhoda is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Rose.
Origin and history
Rhoda is a traditional name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'rose'. In the New Testament, Rhoda appears as a girl in the house of Mary, mother of John Mark. Though popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become a rare choice in contemporary times.
Popularity in the United States
26,057 babies in the United States have been named Rhoda since 1880. It ranks #896 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1793.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.5 %)
- PA (13.7 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- NJ (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,024 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,356 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,325 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,943 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,756 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,036 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,819 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,615 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,925 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,215 |
| 1980-1990 | 510 |
| 1990-2000 | 416 |
| 2000-2010 | 379 |
| 2010-2019 | 430 |
| 2020-2029 | 308 |
Famous people named Rhoda
- Rhoda Griffis: Actress
- Rhoda Wise: Mystic
Fun facts
- The name Rhoda appears in the New Testament in the Book of Acts.
- The name gained major television fame in the 1970s through the sitcom character Rhoda Morgenstern, played by Valerie Harper.