Rodman
Rodman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous man, or red-haired man.
Origin and history
Rodman is an English surname of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'fame' or 'red' combined with 'man'. Historically used as a rare given name in the United States, it reached its peak usage in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains an uncommon choice given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,331 babies in the United States have been named Rodman since 1880. It ranks #3376 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- PA (49.7 %)
- NY (32.8 %)
- NJ (9 %)
- CA (5.6 %)
- TX (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 110 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 175 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 179 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 14 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Rodman
- Rodman Wanamaker: Businessman, Patron of Arts
- Rodman Flender: Director, Actor
- Rodman Philbrick: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Rod, Roddy
Fun facts
- Rodman originated as an English surname, either describing a famous man ('hrod-man') or a person with red hair/clothes.
- With just over 1,300 total recorded U.S. births since 1880, Rodman has consistently been a rare given name.