Rowdy
How to say it: ROW-dee · /ˈraʊdi/
English word name meaning 'boisterous, noisy'; used as a given name for its spirited, rebellious energy.
Rowdy was the 857th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 250 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 85% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #614 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #857 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 250 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,261 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +85% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #614 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Full of recent momentum, Rowdy reached its best showing in the 2020s. Growth seems set to continue.
What goes with it
Crisp edges meet a soft rumble in two punchy syllables, giving a strong impression. Bodie makes a lively companion, and Row works as a clipped short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rowdy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Everyday word for a rough, disorderly person
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