Rhoda
How to say it: ROH-duh · /ˈroʊdə/
From Greek 'rhodon' meaning rose - New Testament biblical name used since 17th century, with vintage floral charm.
Rhoda was the 2,375th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 47 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,258 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,375 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 47 |
| Share of births | 1 in 70,539 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,258 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rhoda peaked in the 1880s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rhoda is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Greek.
Famous people named Rhoda
- Rhoda Griffis (born 1965)American actress
- Rhoda Broughton (1840–1920)Welsh novelist
- Rhoda Scott (born 1938)American musician
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