Name meaning & stats
Rodney
Rodney means “Hrodas island”. 231,793 US babies since 1940, peak 1965. Notable Rodneys are 2.2× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“Hrodas island”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1965
231,793 US babies were named Rodney between 1940 and 2025.
Where Rodneys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 2.2× | High · 51 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.7× | High · 45 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 28 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Medium · 19 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Rodneys show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Rodney has a surprise career: 2.0×
Name twins (peaked around 1965)