Roger Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROH-jer / /ˈrɒdʒər/Germanic; Old French
Meaning
Famous spear; renowned warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roger has roots in the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'ger' meaning spear. It became popular in the Old French form during the Norman Conquest of England. The name has been borne by various historical figures and has seen fluctuating popularity over the centuries. In modern times, it remains a classic name with a strong historical presence.
Trend Summary
Roger has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rodger
- Rodge
International Variants
- Rogério (Portuguese)
- Rogier (Dutch)
- Rogério (Spanish)
Famous people named Roger
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Roger Moore was an English actor known for his role as James Bond in seven films.
Roger Ebert was an American film critic, journalist, and author, known for his influential film reviews.
Roger Waters is an English musician and co-founder of the rock band Pink Floyd.
Fictional characters named Roger
Roger Rabbit is a character from the animated film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', known for his comedic antics.
Roger Sterling is a character from the television series 'Mad Men', portrayed as a charming and witty advertising executive.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roger was first seen in the United States in 1880. Roger has ranked as high as #54 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in Ohio, California, New York, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Roger has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Roger (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 49 | |
CA | 41 | |
NY | 19 | |
FL | 18 | |
PA | 13 | |
WA | 11 | |
IL | 11 | |
GA | 10 | |
TN | 10 | |
VA | 10 | |
WI | 9 | |
MD | 9 | |
OH | 8 | |
MI | 8 | |
MN | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 25 |
1881 | 29 |
1882 | 32 |
1883 | 23 |
1884 | 39 |
1885 | 27 |
1886 | 32 |
1887 | 39 |
1888 | 47 |
1889 | 49 |
1890 | 52 |
1891 | 55 |
1892 | 55 |
1893 | 49 |
1894 | 58 |
1895 | 69 |
1896 | 70 |
1897 | 58 |
1898 | 74 |
1899 | 67 |
1900 | 81 |
1901 | 60 |
1902 | 73 |
1903 | 86 |
1904 | 91 |
1905 | 73 |
1906 | 94 |
1907 | 127 |
1908 | 115 |
1909 | 128 |
1910 | 176 |
1911 | 241 |
1912 | 464 |
1913 | 565 |
1914 | 816 |
1915 | 1,086 |
1916 | 1,087 |
1917 | 1,249 |
1918 | 1,426 |
1919 | 1,298 |
1920 | 1,691 |
1921 | 1,803 |
1922 | 1,848 |
1923 | 1,888 |
1924 | 2,054 |
1925 | 2,099 |
1926 | 2,260 |
1927 | 2,408 |
1928 | 2,774 |
1929 | 2,928 |
1930 | 3,246 |
1931 | 3,625 |
1932 | 3,788 |
1933 | 3,917 |
1934 | 4,765 |
1935 | 5,152 |
1936 | 5,701 |
1937 | 5,712 |
1938 | 6,551 |
1939 | 7,155 |
1940 | 7,597 |
1941 | 8,094 |
1942 | 9,174 |
1943 | 10,772 |
1944 | 10,581 |
1945 | 10,570 |
1946 | 12,410 |
1947 | 12,760 |
1948 | 12,818 |
1949 | 12,821 |
1950 | 12,552 |
1951 | 12,425 |
1952 | 12,132 |
1953 | 13,171 |
1954 | 11,716 |
1955 | 10,982 |
1956 | 10,151 |
1957 | 9,865 |
1958 | 8,368 |
1959 | 8,794 |
1960 | 9,043 |
1961 | 9,651 |
1962 | 9,077 |
1963 | 7,743 |
1964 | 7,387 |
1965 | 6,432 |
1966 | 6,297 |
1967 | 5,721 |
1968 | 5,185 |
1969 | 4,905 |
1970 | 4,584 |
1971 | 4,128 |
1972 | 3,534 |
1973 | 3,154 |
1974 | 2,754 |
1975 | 2,619 |
1976 | 2,465 |
1977 | 2,313 |
1978 | 2,143 |
1979 | 2,024 |
1980 | 2,074 |
1981 | 2,244 |
1982 | 2,167 |
1983 | 1,870 |
1984 | 1,719 |
1985 | 1,706 |
1986 | 1,608 |
1987 | 1,559 |
1988 | 1,578 |
1989 | 1,477 |
1990 | 1,456 |
1991 | 1,294 |
1992 | 1,440 |
1993 | 1,132 |
1994 | 1,071 |
1995 | 1,002 |
1996 | 957 |
1997 | 804 |
1998 | 769 |
1999 | 730 |
2000 | 703 |
2001 | 719 |
2002 | 676 |
2003 | 664 |
2004 | 630 |
2005 | 644 |
2006 | 594 |
2007 | 582 |
2008 | 598 |
2009 | 550 |
2010 | 504 |
2011 | 477 |
2012 | 459 |
2013 | 476 |
2014 | 477 |
2015 | 479 |
2016 | 409 |
2017 | 417 |
2018 | 413 |
2019 | 362 |
2020 | 375 |
2021 | 388 |
2022 | 342 |
2023 | 343 |
2024 | 340 |