Roderic
Roderic is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous ruler, famous power, or rich in renown.
Origin and history
Roderic is a variant spelling of Roderick, stemming from the Germanic elements meaning famous power or ruler. It has a deep history in medieval European lore, including the last Visigothic king of Hispania. In the United States, it is a rare traditional masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
2,321 babies in the United States have been named Roderic since 1880. It ranks #2686 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37 %)
- TX (23.9 %)
- MI (12.3 %)
- MS (6 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 119 |
| 1930-1940 | 164 |
| 1940-1950 | 227 |
| 1950-1960 | 338 |
| 1960-1970 | 528 |
| 1970-1980 | 415 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Nicknames
Rod, Roddy
Fun facts
- King Roderic was the final Visigothic monarch of Hispania in the early 8th century.
- Roderic is an authentic older spelling variant of the more popular name Roderick.