Find out how popular the first name Rodrick has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rodrick by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rodrick is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Rodrick being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 33 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rodrick.

The history of the first name Rodrick

The given name Rodrick has its origins in the Old Germanic language group and is a compound name formed from the elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler." The name is believed to have emerged around the 5th century CE, during the Migration Period when various Germanic tribes were on the move across Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rodrick can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. In this text, the name appears as "Rodareiks," which is considered a variant spelling of the same name.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Rodrick was particularly popular among the Frankish and Anglo-Saxon nobility. One notable figure from this period was Rodrick the Bald (c. 800 - 885 CE), a Frankish nobleman who served as a military commander under the Carolingian dynasty.

During the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the name Rodrick gained further prominence. Rodrick of Ivry (c. 1035 - 1092 CE) was a Norman knight who participated in the Battle of Hastings and later became the Lord of Ivry in Normandy.

In the 12th century, Rodrick de Beaumont (c. 1115 - 1195 CE) was an English nobleman and one of the principal leaders of the Second Crusade. He was also known for his involvement in the construction of several castles and abbeys in England.

Moving into the Renaissance period, Rodrick Borgia (1431 - 1503 CE) was a prominent member of the powerful Borgia family in Italy. He served as the Prince of Squillace and was a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church.

Throughout its long history, the name Rodrick has maintained a strong association with nobility, military prowess, and leadership. While its popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a distinctive and historically significant given name with deep Germanic roots.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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