Rhodes
Rhodes is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clearing in the woods; place where roses grow.
Origin and history
Rhodes originated as an English topographic surname for someone living near cleared land or a clearing in the woods. It is also linked to the famous Greek island of Rhodes, which derives from the word for rose. The name has experienced a significant surge in U.S. popularity in recent years as a stylish surname-turned-given-name.
Popularity in the United States
2,741 babies in the United States have been named Rhodes since 1880. It ranks #2473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #743.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.8 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 554 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,933 |
Fun facts
- Although historically rare as a given name, a large majority of its total U.S. occurrences have been recorded since 2020.
- It derives both from Old English word 'rod' meaning a clearing in the trees and the Greek island name associated with roses.