Will my child share the name Rodney with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Rodney per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rodney in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rodney becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rodney has held a stable position around #2672 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1055 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

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

Rodney is more popular in the US (#985) than in the UK (#2672). 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 Rodney a popular baby name in the United States?

Rodney does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Rodney

Rodney is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rodney in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

US Rank #985

About the Name Rodney

Rodney is holding steady in the rankings at #2672. It reached its peak of #1055 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Rodney is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #985, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.