Rodrigo
Rodrigo first appears in US records in 1918. It peaked in 2007, when 1,177 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 614.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rodrigo popular?
Declining Rodrigo is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 3,399 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,191 | |
| 2000s | 8,032 | |
| 1990s | 5,045 | |
| 1980s | 2,088 | |
| 1970s | 1,462 | |
| 1960s | 592 | |
| 1950s | 379 | |
| 1940s | 210 | |
| 1930s | 173 | |
| 1920s | 177 | |
| 1910s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rodrigo mean?
Rodrigo comes from the Germanic Hrodric, “famous power” or “famous ruler.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rodrigo mean?
Rodrigo means Famous ruler. Rodrigo comes from the Germanic Hrodric, “famous power” or “famous ruler.”
What is the origin of the name Rodrigo?
Rodrigo is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Rodrigo?
Rodrigo is pronounced “roh-DREE-goh.”
Is Rodrigo a boy or a girl name?
Rodrigo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Rodrigo a popular name right now?
Rodrigo is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Rodrigo?
In 2025, Rodrigo ranked #492 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rodrigo most popular?
Rodrigo was most popular in 2007, when about 1,177 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Rodrigo?
Names similar to Rodrigo include Pablo, Joaquin, Salvador, Maximiliano, Raul.
What names go well with Rodrigo?
Spanish names that pair well with Rodrigo include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.