Rodger Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROD-jer / /ˈrɒdʒər/Germanic; Old English
Meaning
Famous spear; renowned spear
Historical & Cultural Background
Rodger is derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger' meaning 'spear'. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in England and Germany. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. The name has also seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.
Trend Summary
Rodger has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Roger
- Rodgers
International Variants
- Rogério (Portuguese)
- Rogier (Dutch)
- Rüdiger (German)
Famous people named Rodger
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Fictional characters named Rodger
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rodger was first seen in the United States in 1891. Rodger has ranked as high as #509 nationally, which occurred in 1949, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Rodger has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rodger (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 34 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 43 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1918 | 69 |
| 1919 | 63 |
| 1920 | 82 |
| 1921 | 64 |
| 1922 | 68 |
| 1923 | 67 |
| 1924 | 76 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1926 | 89 |
| 1927 | 109 |
| 1928 | 111 |
| 1929 | 115 |
| 1930 | 131 |
| 1931 | 142 |
| 1932 | 156 |
| 1933 | 165 |
| 1934 | 155 |
| 1935 | 168 |
| 1936 | 231 |
| 1937 | 221 |
| 1938 | 295 |
| 1939 | 295 |
| 1940 | 315 |
| 1941 | 338 |
| 1942 | 411 |
| 1943 | 534 |
| 1944 | 508 |
| 1945 | 551 |
| 1946 | 646 |
| 1947 | 646 |
| 1948 | 663 |
| 1949 | 680 |
| 1950 | 606 |
| 1951 | 577 |
| 1952 | 562 |
| 1953 | 658 |
| 1954 | 625 |
| 1955 | 565 |
| 1956 | 498 |
| 1957 | 475 |
| 1958 | 455 |
| 1959 | 482 |
| 1960 | 454 |
| 1961 | 477 |
| 1962 | 412 |
| 1963 | 413 |
| 1964 | 380 |
| 1965 | 343 |
| 1966 | 325 |
| 1967 | 308 |
| 1968 | 296 |
| 1969 | 265 |
| 1970 | 256 |
| 1971 | 244 |
| 1972 | 193 |
| 1973 | 175 |
| 1974 | 172 |
| 1975 | 129 |
| 1976 | 140 |
| 1977 | 133 |
| 1978 | 119 |
| 1979 | 140 |
| 1980 | 130 |
| 1981 | 121 |
| 1982 | 102 |
| 1983 | 109 |
| 1984 | 90 |
| 1985 | 97 |
| 1986 | 77 |
| 1987 | 91 |
| 1988 | 87 |
| 1989 | 71 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1991 | 76 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 9 |