Rodrigo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rodrigo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rodrigo?
Rodrigo is spelled R-O-D-R-I-G-O. The name has 7 letters.
Rodrigo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Rodrigo is derived from the Germanic elements “hrod” meaning fame and “ric” meaning power or ruler.
- Origin
- Rodrigo is a given name of Germanic origin that became common in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Pronunciation
- roh-DREE-goh · 3 syllables
Rodrigo Popularity in 2025
Rank#491
Recorded Births614
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #491 and recorded 26 fewer 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 Rodrigo Mean?
Rodrigo is derived from the Germanic elements “hrod” meaning fame and “ric” meaning power or ruler.
Origin: Rodrigo is a given name of Germanic origin that became common in the Iberian Peninsula.
How Do You Pronounce Rodrigo?
Pronunciationroh-DREE-goh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Rodrigo?
- History
- The name Rodrigo was borne by notable figures in medieval Spain, including Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, a Castilian nobleman and military leader.
Rodrigo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 614 | #491 |
| 2024 | Boys | 640 | #484 |
| 2023 | Boys | 607 | #497 |
| 2022 | Boys | 562 | #531 |
| 2021 | Boys | 494 | #571 |
| 2020 | Boys | 482 | #576 |
| 2019 | Boys | 548 | #521 |
| 2018 | Boys | 573 | #500 |
| 2017 | Boys | 566 | #513 |
| 2016 | Boys | 592 | #506 |
| 2015 | Boys | 661 | #460 |
| 2014 | Boys | 576 | #488 |
| 2013 | Boys | 710 | #417 |
| 2012 | Boys | 639 | #433 |
| 2011 | Boys | 650 | #422 |
| 2010 | Boys | 676 | #415 |
| 2009 | Boys | 812 | #374 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,014 | #326 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,177 | #291 |
| 2006 | Boys | 823 | #363 |
| 2005 | Boys | 731 | #392 |
| 2004 | Boys | 700 | #387 |
| 2003 | Boys | 736 | #362 |
| 2002 | Boys | 665 | #391 |
When Was Rodrigo 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.
2007 · Boys
1,177 recorded births
National rank #291
2008 · Boys
1,014 recorded births
National rank #326
2006 · Boys
823 recorded births
National rank #363
2009 · Boys
812 recorded births
National rank #374
Where Rodrigo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #200 | 195 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |
| FL | #338 | 57 |
| AZ | #343 | 22 |
| CA | #367 | 95 |
| MD | #389 | 13 |
| CO | #398 | 15 |
| KS | #428 | 8 |