Roger
boy name#832 in 2025Roger entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #22 in 1945, ranks #832 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#832
rank today
#22
peak (1945)
297
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #293 |
| 1890s | #220 |
| 1900s | #198 |
| 1910s | #132 |
| 1920s | #88 |
| 1930s | #41 |
| 1940s | #24 |
| 1950s | #37 |
| 1960s | #51 |
| 1970s | #95 |
| 1980s | #156 |
| 1990s | #277 |
| 2000s | #423 |
| 2010s | #593 |
| 2020s | #743 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Roger has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 268,000 people named Roger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roger alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roger in 2025?
- Roger ranks #832 among US boy names in 2025, with 297 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roger most popular?
- Roger peaked in 1945, reaching #22 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roger with classmates?
- Roger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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