Rhodia
A feminine name derived from the Greek island of Rhodes.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Rhodia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rhodia today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhodia births was 1918 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhodia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Rhodia is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rhodias were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rhodia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1918
8 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1952 SSA rank
#5,433
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Rhodia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rhodia from the 1900s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 18 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhodia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rhodia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rhodia
The name Rhodia has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "rhodon," meaning rose. It is believed to have first emerged in the Greek-speaking regions of the Mediterranean during the classical era, around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Rhodia can be found in the works of the Greek playwright Aristophanes, who lived from approximately 446 BCE to 386 BCE. In his comedic play "The Frogs," a character named Rhodia is mentioned, suggesting the name was in use at that time.
During the Hellenistic period, which lasted from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE, the name Rhodia likely spread to other regions influenced by Greek culture, such as parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Rhodia appeared in various historical records and texts. One notable figure was Rhodia of Philippi, a Christian woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. She lived in the 1st century CE and was one of the earliest documented converts to Christianity in Europe.
Another historical figure bearing the name Rhodia was a Byzantine princess who lived in the 11th century CE. Rhodia Doukaina was the daughter of the Byzantine emperor Constantine X Doukas and played a significant role in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court.
During the Renaissance period, the name Rhodia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One notable individual was Rhodia Vanni, an Italian artist and poet who lived from 1493 to 1550. She was renowned for her portraits and religious paintings, as well as her literary works.
In the 17th century, Rhodia Trevisan, an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, made a significant impact on the city of Venice. Born in 1612, she established several charitable institutions and was known for her generosity and compassion towards the less fortunate.
Moving into the 19th century, Rhodia Clapier, a French writer and feminist, was born in 1828. She wrote extensively on the rights and education of women, advocating for greater opportunities and equality.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse cultural influences that have shaped the name Rhodia over the centuries, from its ancient Greek origins to its continued use in various regions and contexts throughout history.
People
Rhodia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhodia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rhodia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhodia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhodia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Rhodia a common name?
We classify Rhodia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhodia most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhodia was 1918, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhodia is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rhodia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rhodia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhodia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rhodia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rhodia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rhodia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Rhodia?
Want to know how many people share the name Rhodia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.