Rodger
boy name#5208 in 2025Rodger entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #242 in 1945, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
#5208
rank today
#242
peak (1945)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #988 |
| 1900s | #1066 |
| 1910s | #953 |
| 1920s | #702 |
| 1930s | #412 |
| 1940s | #271 |
| 1950s | #310 |
| 1960s | #414 |
| 1970s | #648 |
| 1980s | #955 |
| 1990s | #1890 |
| 2000s | #3418 |
| 2010s | #4486 |
| 2020s | #6014 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rodger has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Rodger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rodger alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rodger in 2025?
- Rodger ranks #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rodger most popular?
- Rodger peaked in 1945, reaching #242 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rodger with classmates?
- Rodger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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