Rodney
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Hroda's island or famous island
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #1093 in 2025 with 197 babies born.
History: Rodney is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English personal name Hroda and 'eg' (island), meaning Hroda's island. It became a given name in Britain in the 18th century largely in honor of Admiral George Rodney, a celebrated British naval commander. It was widely used in the mid-20th century.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Rodney? About 1 in 16,896 babies born in 2025 were named Rodney, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rodney
What does the name Rodney mean?
Rodney means “Hroda's island or famous island” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Rodney?
Rodney has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Hroda's island or famous island”.
How popular is Rodney?
Rodney ranked #1091 in 2025 — given to 197 babies that year.
When was Rodney most popular?
Rodney peaked in 1965 with 11,086 babies registered that year.
Is Rodney a boy or girl name?
Rodney is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rodneys in registered births are male.
Is the name Rodney rising or falling in popularity?
Rodney has fallen 228 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #863 in 2020 to #1091 in 2025.
How long has Rodney been recorded?
Rodney appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.