Rhoda
Peaked at #161 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Rhoda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Rhoda — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#161
in 1881
Current rank
#2870
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Rhoda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #161 nationally with 84 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3766 (2014) to #2870 (2024) — a 24% improvement.
As of 2024, Rhoda ranks #2870 nationally for girls, with 58 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,870 | 58 |
| 2023 | #3,369 | 48 |
| 2022 | #3,204 | 51 |
| 2021 | #2,955 | 57 |
| 2020 | #3,381 | 46 |
| 2019 | #3,437 | 46 |
| 2018 | #3,384 | 47 |
| 2017 | #3,611 | 43 |
Rhoda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#919
in 1897
Last ranked
#4684
in 1927
Years tracked
2
1897–1927
Trend
Falling
Rhoda was already at its most popular for boys in 1897 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #919), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Rhoda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1927, when it stood at #4684.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | #4,684 | 5 |
| 1897 | #919 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rhoda most popular?
Rhoda was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #161 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rhoda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rhoda?
At least 26,021 babies have been recorded with the name Rhoda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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