Will my child share the name Rhodes with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 36 UK babies named Rhodes per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rhodes in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rhodes becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rhodes is at its highest recorded position — #873 in 2025, with 36 births. In 2020 it ranked #4,608.

Is Rhodes popular in the US as well as the UK?

Rhodes is more popular in the US (#613) than in the UK (#1235). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Rhodes a popular baby name in the United States?

Rhodes ranks #613 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #873

Rhodes

Q: Who are some famous people named Rhodes?

Notable people named Rhodes include: Jonty Rhodes — Jonathan Neil "Jonty" Rhodes is a South African professional cricket coach, commentator and former Test and One Day International cricketer.; Zandra Rhodes — Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes, is an English fashion and textile designer.; Dustin Rhodes — Dustin Patrick Runnels is an American professional wrestler..

🗳️ Add Rhodes to a family shortlist

Rhodes is a distinctive choice, ranked #873 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rhodes in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#873

US Rank #575

About the Name Rhodes

Rhodes has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1235. The name has climbed 3373 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2005.

Rhodes is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rhodes in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #613, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Rhodes

Jonty Rhodes — Jonathan Neil "Jonty" Rhodes is a South African professional cricket coach, commentator and former Test and One Day International cricketer.
Zandra Rhodes — Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes, is an English fashion and textile designer.
Amos G. Rhodes — Amos Giles Rhodes was an Atlanta, Georgia furniture magnate.

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