How Many People Are Named Roger?

443,528

people in the United States are named Roger

1 in 755 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#154

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1324%

Of US population

Peak Year

1953

13,199 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, French, Catalan, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch
Pronunciation: RAWJ-ər (English), RAW-ZHE (French), RO-gu (German)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "famous spear" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ger "spear". The Normans brought this name to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar (the name of the Danish king in the Anglo-Saxon epic 'Beowulf'). It was a common name in England during the Middle Ages. By the 18th century it was rare, but it was revived in following years. The name was borne by the Norman lords Roger I, who conquered Sicily in the 11th century, and his son Roger II, who ruled Sicily as a king.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 70.0 years old

Young (<30) 17,954
4%
Adult (30–60) 89,493
20.2%
Senior (>60) 336,081
75.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Ohio 28,546
California 27,157
New York 26,266
Illinois 24,856
Michigan 21,897
Texas 20,401
Minnesota 16,262
Wisconsin 15,405
Pennsylvania 14,433
North Carolina 13,949

💡 Fun Facts About "Roger"

  • 340 babies were named Roger in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1953
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Ohio

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