Rodgerick
A masculine name derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "ric" meaning "power".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Rodgerick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rodgerick today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rodgerick births was 1988 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rodgerick. 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.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
1988
11 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,915
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Rodgerick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rodgerick from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rodgerick 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 Rodgerick 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 Rodgerick
The name Rodgerick finds its origins in the Germanic language family. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 5th to 10th centuries, in regions that are now modern-day Germany and the surrounding areas. The name is a compound word, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod," meaning "fame" or "renown," and "ric," meaning "power" or "ruler."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rodgerick can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 8th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman. However, it was not until the 11th century that the name gained more widespread popularity, particularly among the aristocratic and noble classes of Germanic societies.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Rodgerick was borne by several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Rodgerick of Saxony (c. 1060-1124), a German nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Holy Roman Empire and the Duchy of Saxony. Another notable bearer of the name was Rodgerick of Flanders (c. 1090-1148), a Flemish nobleman who participated in the Second Crusade and was later appointed as the Count of Flanders.
In the 13th century, the name Rodgerick gained popularity among the English nobility, possibly due to the influence of the Norman conquest. One of the earliest recorded English bearers of the name was Rodgerick de Quincy (c. 1195-1264), a powerful nobleman and a close advisor to King Henry III.
Another notable figure with the name Rodgerick was Rodgerick of York (c. 1280-1349), an English cleric who served as the Archbishop of York from 1314 until his death. He was a prominent figure in the political and religious affairs of his time and played a significant role in the conflicts between the English monarchy and the Papacy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Rodgerick continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One of the most famous bearers of the name from this era was Rodgerick Borgia (1431-1503), an Italian nobleman and cardinal who later became Pope Alexander VI. His papacy was marked by controversy and allegations of corruption, but he was also a notable patron of the arts and a supporter of the Renaissance movement.
While the name Rodgerick has declined in popularity in recent centuries, it has left its mark on history, being borne by notable figures across various fields and periods. Its Germanic origins and associations with fame, power, and nobility have contributed to its enduring legacy as a distinctive and historically significant name.
People
Rodgerick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rodgerick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rodgerick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rodgerick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rodgerick 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Rodgerick a common name?
We classify Rodgerick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rodgerick most popular?
The single biggest year for Rodgerick was 1988, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rodgerick is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rodgerick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rodgerick in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.