Rogers Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROJ-ers / ˈrɒdʒ.ərzEnglish; German
Meaning
English: son of Roger; German: famous spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rogers is derived from the Old French name Roger, which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'ger' meaning spear. It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been borne by various notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Rogers has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with traditional naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Rogério (Portuguese)
- Rogier (Dutch)
- Rogério (Spanish)
Famous people named Rogers
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Fictional characters named Rogers
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rogers was first seen in the United States in 1883. Rogers has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Rogers has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rogers (1987)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 20 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 15 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 26 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1912 | 39 |
| 1913 | 46 |
| 1914 | 53 |
| 1915 | 83 |
| 1916 | 70 |
| 1917 | 105 |
| 1918 | 88 |
| 1919 | 98 |
| 1920 | 88 |
| 1921 | 117 |
| 1922 | 110 |
| 1923 | 122 |
| 1924 | 99 |
| 1925 | 93 |
| 1926 | 113 |
| 1927 | 108 |
| 1928 | 100 |
| 1929 | 110 |
| 1930 | 114 |
| 1931 | 115 |
| 1932 | 95 |
| 1933 | 120 |
| 1934 | 101 |
| 1935 | 118 |
| 1936 | 104 |
| 1937 | 132 |
| 1938 | 102 |
| 1939 | 112 |
| 1940 | 113 |
| 1941 | 113 |
| 1942 | 125 |
| 1943 | 110 |
| 1944 | 124 |
| 1945 | 124 |
| 1946 | 135 |
| 1947 | 133 |
| 1948 | 146 |
| 1949 | 148 |
| 1950 | 164 |
| 1951 | 154 |
| 1952 | 142 |
| 1953 | 157 |
| 1954 | 132 |
| 1955 | 116 |
| 1956 | 103 |
| 1957 | 88 |
| 1958 | 92 |
| 1959 | 74 |
| 1960 | 78 |
| 1961 | 82 |
| 1962 | 76 |
| 1963 | 47 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 61 |
| 1966 | 59 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 45 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 46 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |