Rhodes Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rhodes is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rhodes?
Rhodes is spelled R-H-O-D-E-S. The name has 6 letters.
Rhodes at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Rhodes is associated with the Greek island of the same name, which is connected to the ancient Greek word for “rose.”
- Origin
- The name Rhodes is associated with the Greek island, which is known in classical history and geography.
- Pronunciation
- ROHDZ · 1 syllable
Rhodes Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,342
Recorded Births46
Rank#575
Recorded Births511
- Girls usage rose 297 places to #3,342 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 38 places to #575 and recorded 46 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Rhodes Mean?
Rhodes is associated with the Greek island of the same name, which is connected to the ancient Greek word for “rose.”
Origin: The name Rhodes is associated with the Greek island, which is known in classical history and geography.
How Do You Pronounce Rhodes?
PronunciationROHDZ
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Rhodes?
- History
- Rhodes has been used as a surname and place name, including as a toponymic personal name in English-speaking countries.
Rhodes Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 46 | #3,342 |
| 2025 | Boys | 511 | #575 |
| 2024 | Girls | 42 | #3,639 |
| 2024 | Boys | 465 | #613 |
| 2023 | Girls | 34 | #4,191 |
| 2023 | Boys | 376 | #706 |
| 2022 | Girls | 28 | #4,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 250 | #923 |
| 2021 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 206 | #1,043 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2020 | Boys | 125 | #1,390 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 107 | #1,564 |
| 2018 | Girls | 13 | #8,146 |
| 2018 | Boys | 84 | #1,809 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 73 | #1,958 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 60 | #2,228 |
| 2015 | Boys | 63 | #2,169 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 48 | #2,542 |
| 2013 | Boys | 42 | #2,763 |
When Was Rhodes Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
511 recorded births
National rank #575
2024 · Boys
465 recorded births
National rank #613
2023 · Boys
376 recorded births
National rank #706
2022 · Boys
250 recorded births
National rank #923
Where Rhodes Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #206 | 6 |
| TN | #335 | 26 |
| AR | #353 | 9 |
| GA | #375 | 31 |
| SC | #385 | 13 |
| KS | #386 | 9 |
| NC | #416 | 26 |
| CO | #420 | 14 |