girl's name
Rodessa
roh-DES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 57
Rodessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1936, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rodessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Rodessa?
In 1961, Rodessa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rodessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Rodessa
- English roh-DES-uh
Sibling Names for Rodessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rodessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rodessa
How popular is the name Rodessa?
In 1961, Rodessa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rodessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Rodessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rodessa?
Rodessa has 3 syllables.
When was Rodessa most popular?
Rodessa peaked in 1936, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.