How old is someone named Roderick?
The average Roderick is 48 years old.
Half of all living Rodericks are between 37 and 62.
When was Roderick popular?
Roderick was at its most popular in the early 1970s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 93 babies were named Roderick in 2025.
Popular names of 1971 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 102 | 0 |
| 1910s | 644 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,478 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,684 | 220 |
| 1940s | 2,663 | 1,200 |
| 1950s | 6,302 | 4,200 |
| 1960s | 9,705 | 7,900 |
| 1970s | 8,699 | 7,800 |
| 1980s | 6,709 | 6,300 |
| 1990s | 4,315 | 4,200 |
| 2000s | 2,650 | 2,600 |
| 2010s | 1,796 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 557 | 550 |
How many Rodericks are still alive?
About 37,000 Rodericks are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 47,000 babies named Roderick since 1880.
Most Rodericks ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Roderick?
About one in three living Rodericks are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Roderick an old name?
Yes. Roderick is older than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Roderick will be 62 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Roderick a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Rodericks are men.
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Roderick's name twin is Tyrone. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tyrone's age curve is the closest match to Roderick's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Roderick
How old is the average Roderick?
The average Roderick in the US is 48 years old. The median is 51, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Roderick?
About 37,000 Rodericks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 47,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Roderick most popular?
In 1971, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Roderick.
Is Roderick a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 35% of living Rodericks, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this