Rod

Recorded 1910–2023 · United States

Rod was most popular in 1960, when 496 American babies were given the name — ranking #777 that year. It was not recorded in 2025. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 8,744 people named Rod.

Rod over time

Births per year. The dot marks Rod’s peak in 1960. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org