Rodricus
From the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ric" (power), meaning "famous ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 275 living Americans carry the first name Rodricus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rodricus today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rodricus births was 1984 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rodricus. 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
275
~ 1 in 1,246,379 Americans
Peak year
1984
22 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,917
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Rodricus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rodricus from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 145 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
Rodricus 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 Rodricus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rodricus' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama recorded the most babies named Rodricus, while Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rodricus
The given name Rodricus has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the Germanic root "Hrod," meaning fame or glory, and the suffix "-ricus," implying power or rule. This name emerged during the Roman era, particularly in regions where Latin was widely spoken, such as the Italian Peninsula and parts of modern-day Spain and France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rodricus can be found in the Codex Theodosianus, a compilation of Roman laws from the 5th century AD. The name appears in reference to a prominent Roman official, Rodricus Flavius, who held a high-ranking position during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Rodricus gained popularity among early Christian communities. It is mentioned in several religious texts and chronicles from the 6th and 7th centuries, often associated with notable clergy members or church leaders.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rodricus experienced a surge in popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic and Latin influences. Several historical figures bore this name, including Rodricus of Toledo (1170-1247), a renowned Spanish theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the transmission of Islamic and Jewish knowledge to the Christian world.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rodricus Ximenez de Rada (1170-1247), a Spanish archbishop and historian who authored the influential work "De Rebus Hispaniae," a chronicle of Spanish history from ancient times to the 13th century.
In the realm of literature, Rodricus de Bivar, also known as El Cid, was a legendary Castilian nobleman and military leader whose exploits were immortalized in the epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," composed around the 12th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Rodricus maintained its presence, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable figure was Rodricus Borgia (1431-1503), an Italian cardinal and member of the powerful Borgia family, who played a significant role in the political and ecclesiastical affairs of his time.
The name Rodricus also found its way into the arts, with Rodricus Strozzi (1508-1565), an Italian sculptor and architect, leaving a lasting impact on the artistic landscape of the Renaissance era.
Throughout its history, the name Rodricus has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including religious leaders, scholars, military figures, and artists, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Rodricus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rodricus 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
Rodricus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rodricus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 275 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rodricus 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 1,246,379 US residents.
Is Rodricus a common name?
We classify Rodricus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rodricus most popular?
The single biggest year for Rodricus was 1984, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rodricus is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rodricus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rodricus 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.