Rhodes
How to say it: ROHDZ · /ˈroʊdz/
From the Greek island name Rhodos, meaning 'rose'; used as a surname and now trending as a given name.
Rhodes was the 555th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 511 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 7.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #189 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #555 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 511 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,487 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×7.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #189 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lately Rhodes has climbed to its best period yet in the 2020s. Resting at its peak, it is projected to rise further.
What goes with it
Bold and strong with a clear punch, Rhodes carries a place name spirit. Hayes makes a fitting counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rhodes is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Rhodes
- Rhodes Reason (1930–2014)American actor
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