Rodgers Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROD-jers / ˈrɒdʒərzEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: son of Roger; Irish: descendant of Roger
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Rodgers is derived from the given name Roger, which has Old Germanic roots meaning 'famous spear'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name has historical significance in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Over time, it has evolved into a common surname and is occasionally used as a first name.
Trend Summary
Rodgers has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rodgers was first seen in the United States in 1911. Rodgers has ranked as high as #1007 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Rodgers has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rodgers (1929)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1911 | 5 |
1913 | 5 |
1914 | 7 |
1915 | 7 |
1916 | 13 |
1917 | 10 |
1918 | 11 |
1919 | 13 |
1920 | 6 |
1921 | 12 |
1922 | 13 |
1923 | 9 |
1924 | 14 |
1925 | 6 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 14 |
1928 | 10 |
1929 | 13 |
1930 | 8 |
1931 | 8 |
1932 | 12 |
1933 | 7 |
1934 | 9 |
1935 | 11 |
1936 | 7 |
1937 | 9 |
1938 | 10 |
1939 | 8 |
1940 | 6 |
1941 | 10 |
1942 | 10 |
1943 | 13 |
1944 | 11 |
1945 | 6 |
1946 | 11 |
1947 | 10 |
1948 | 8 |
1949 | 9 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 18 |
1952 | 13 |
1953 | 13 |
1954 | 7 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 13 |
1957 | 7 |
1958 | 9 |
1959 | 8 |
1960 | 8 |
1961 | 5 |
1962 | 7 |
1963 | 6 |
1968 | 7 |
1969 | 5 |
1972 | 5 |
1975 | 9 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 7 |
1978 | 5 |
1979 | 6 |
1981 | 5 |