Rowdy

Rowdy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 250 boys in the United States.

Rowdy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rowdy

Rowdy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rowdy first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #926 in 2024, and in 2024 250 babies received the name — 4,727 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rowdy in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#926 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Rowdy in 2024
250
Total since 1880
4,727

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rowdy mean?

The meaning of Rowdy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rowdy a boy or girl name?

Rowdy is a boy name. In 2024, 250 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rowdy?

Rowdy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rowdy?

Rowdy first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #926 in 2024, and 250 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].