Roddrick
Roddrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous ruler, powerful ruler, or glory-ruler.
Origin and history
Roddrick is a variant spelling of Roderick, derived from the Germanic elements meaning famous power or ruler. While Roderick has long historical roots in Europe, the spelling Roddrick is a rare American variant. It remains a uncommon choice in the United States, with fewer than a thousand boys given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
843 babies in the United States have been named Roddrick since 1880. It ranks #3833 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- FL (38 %)
- TX (38 %)
- GA (24 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Rod, Roddy
Fun facts
- Roddrick is an uncommon American spelling variant of the classic Germanic name Roderick.
- The original name Roderick was borne by the last Visigothic king of Hispania in the 8th century.