Rodas
A masculine name derived from the Greek island Rhodes.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Rodas. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Rodas today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rodas births was 2015 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rodas. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Rodas with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rodas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
2015
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,515
Tracked since 2012
Census
Rodas in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 207 people with the first name Rodas, which placed it at #37,585 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,585
National first-name rank
People counted
207
207 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
69.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rodas
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rodas is Black at 69.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.6%) and White (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Rodas described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Rodas at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American69.1% · 143
- Hispanic or Latino26.6% · 55
- White4.3% · 9
Gender
Gender distribution for Rodas
Rodas is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 38 total registrations, 8 (21.1%) were male and 30 (78.9%) were female.
Rodas as a male name
- Ranked #9,515 in 2021
- 8 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (8 births)
Rodas as a female name
- Ranked #15,285 in 2018
- 6 female births in 2018
- Peak: 2015 (8 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Rodas on both sides of the split. Of the 209 people counted with this name, 79 were male (37.8%) and 130 were female (62.2%).
Popularity
Rodas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rodas from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 30 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rodas 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 Rodas 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 Rodas
The given name Rodas is believed to have its origins in Ancient Greek, deriving from the word "rhodon," which means "rose." This name is associated with the vibrant and fragrant flower, symbolizing beauty, love, and passion.
In Greek mythology, Rhodas was the name of a nymph associated with the island of Rhodes, renowned for its abundance of roses. The island's name itself is said to have stemmed from the ancient Greek word "rhodon," further solidifying the connection between the name Rodas and the rose.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rodas can be traced back to ancient Greek texts and historical records. It was a relatively uncommon name during that time, but its association with the rose made it a favored choice among families who valued the symbolism of the flower.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rodas was a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BCE. Although little is known about his life and works, his name has been mentioned in several ancient texts, indicating that the name was in use during that period.
In the 2nd century CE, a notable figure named Rodas of Alexandria was a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is credited with developing the concept of the "Rhodas curve," which is still studied in mathematics today.
During the Byzantine era, a woman named Rodas of Constantinople gained recognition for her charitable works and her dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged. She lived in the 6th century CE and is remembered for her compassion and generosity.
In the 9th century CE, a Greek monk named Rodas of Athos became renowned for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to the monastic community on Mount Athos. His writings and teachings were widely influential among the Eastern Orthodox faithful.
In the 16th century, a Portuguese explorer named Rodas de Castro was among the first Europeans to explore and document the coastline of Brazil. His accounts of the region's flora and fauna were instrumental in furthering the knowledge of the New World.
Throughout history, the name Rodas has been relatively uncommon, but it has persisted as a cherished choice for those who appreciate its connection to the beauty and symbolism of the rose. While its usage may have waxed and waned over time, the name continues to resonate with its ancient Greek roots and the enduring allure of the flower it represents.
People
Rodas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rodas 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
Rodas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rodas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rodas 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Rodas a common name?
We classify Rodas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rodas most popular?
The single biggest year for Rodas was 2015, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rodas is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rodas in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 207 people with the name Rodas, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,585 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Rodas in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Rodas?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Rodas on both sides of the split. Of the 209 people counted with this name, 79 were male (37.8%) and 130 were female (62.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Rodas?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rodas is Black at 69.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.6%) and White (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Rodas most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Rodas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.1% (143 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Rodas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rodas a female name?
Yes, 78.9% of people registered as Rodas 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 Rodas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rodas 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 Rodas 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.
How many people have Rodas as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Rodas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.