Roger

Roger - A very unique male name

Roger appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #174. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Roger and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Roger? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Roger. The baby boy name Roger was given to 243 baby boys in 2025, ranking #841 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,034 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Roger peaked in popularity 81 years ago in 1945 on position 22.

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Roger is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Roger is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #569 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,158.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Roger is where you live.

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Roger origin and meaning

Germanic, via Old French

From Hrodger — hrod, 'fame', and ger, 'spear': 'famous spearman'

Roger was a Norman name that arrived in England with the Conquest and stayed a solid English staple for nine centuries. In the US it was a top-fifty fixture for decades, peaking in 1953, and has been drifting down ever since — which now gives it a grandpa-name quality that a few parents are starting to find charming again.

Attested etymology

Roger is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Roger, pop culture references for the name Roger and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Roger

We've found the following names that sound similar to Roger, sorted by popularity.

Ryker / Rosario / Ruger / Riker / Rogerio / Rosaire / Richar / Rhyker / Rocker / Rosser /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Roger

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Roger a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Roger?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROJ-er · /ˈrɑdʒər/

Around the world

• Rogelio (Spanish) — The Spanish derivative of the same name
• Roger (French) — Used as-is in French, with a French pronunciation

Spellings and nicknames

• Rodger — A spelling variant influenced by the surname Rodger

Nicknames: Rog

Famous bearers

• Roger Federer — Swiss tennis champion, winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles (b. 1981) Contemporary
• Roger Moore — Actor, the third James Bond (1927–2017) Contemporary
• Roger Daltrey — Lead singer of The Who (b. 1944) Contemporary

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Roger is chosen by parents who like its straightforward, mid-century solidity — familiar to everyone, carried by almost no baby today.

Worth knowing

• It peaked in 1953 and is still falling, so most Rogers a child meets will be grandfathers
• 'Roger that' radio jokes come free of charge