NAME PROFILE
Rod
Rod is a friendly diminutive of Roderick or Rodney, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'island clearing.' it carries a legacy of mid-century approachability and suggests a person who is loyal, social, and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,744 |
| Gender | Male (68% / 32%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1933 |
| Most recent | 1998 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 35%TX — 17%OH — 16%IL — 16%MI — 16%
Notable People
Rod Stewart (Singer) · Rod Serling (Writer/Twilight Zone) · Rod Laver (Athlete) · Rod Carew (Athlete) · Rod Taylor (Actor)
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