Rodriguez
Rodriguez is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Son of Rodrigo, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'mighty ruler'.
Origin and history
Rodriguez is traditionally a Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Rodrigo'. It stems from the Germanic name Roderick, composed of elements meaning 'famous' and 'ruler'. While exceedingly common as a surname in the United States, it occasionally appears as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
952 babies in the United States have been named Rodriguez since 1880. It ranks #3727 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (84.9 %)
- AL (6.5 %)
- NC (3.2 %)
- MI (2.7 %)
- SC (2.7 %)
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 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 272 |
| 1980-1990 | 262 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Although Rodriguez is a classic Spanish surname, its core element Rodrigo derives from the ancient Germanic name Roderick.
- It reflects the long-standing American tradition of adopting well-known family surnames as given names.