Rowdy
Rowdy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Noisy, boisterous, or spirited.
Origin and history
Rowdy originates as an English word meaning noisy, boisterous, or rough-and-tumble. Historically used as an informal nickname, it began gaining recognition as a given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice, often chosen for its rugged, Western, or energetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
4,980 babies in the United States have been named Rowdy since 1880. It ranks #1728 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #944.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.9 %)
- OK (16.4 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- LA (3.8 %)
- MO (3.8 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 348 |
| 1970-1980 | 281 |
| 1980-1990 | 355 |
| 1990-2000 | 536 |
| 2000-2010 | 923 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,231 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,284 |
Famous people named Rowdy
- Rowdy Gaines: Swimmer, Broadcaster
- Rowdy Tellez: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the 19th-century American slang term describing a boisterous or rough person.
- The name gained visibility through pop culture characters like Rowdy Yates, played by Clint Eastwood in the TV series Rawhide.