Rodell
Rodell is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous or red clearing.
Origin and history
Rodell is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning famous or red land. Historically used as a surname and rare given name, it saw occasional usage in the United States throughout the 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
807 babies in the United States have been named Rodell since 1880. It ranks #3869 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- FL (35.3 %)
- NY (35.3 %)
- CA (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 70 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 125 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 93 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Rodell originated as a habitational surname referring to a person living near a cleared piece of land or red soil.
- The name achieved modest use in the middle of the 20th century in the United States before becoming uncommon in recent decades.