Rodrigo is a distinctive choice, ranked #1235 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rodrigo in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1235
US Rank #481
About the Name Rodrigo
Rodrigo has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 85 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #792 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Rodrigo 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 #481, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rodrigo
Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Rodrigo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rodrigo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rodrigo has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 85 places in the last five years. Its peak was #792 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Rodrigo is more popular in the US (#481) 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.
Notable people named Rodrigo include: Rodrigo De Paul — Rodrigo Javier De Paul is an Argentine professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina...; Rodrigo Paz — Rodrigo Paz Pereira is a Bolivian politician and diplomat who has served as the 68th president of Bolivia since 2025.; Rodrigo Erramuspe — Rodrigo Nahuel Erramuspe is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League Greece 2 club Iraklis..
Rodrigo appears in the US top 500 at #481 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
22
UK babies named Rodrigo (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 85 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rodrigo
Likely around 1 other Rodrigo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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