Roger Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Roger is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Roger?
Roger is spelled R-O-G-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Roger at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Old German elements “hrod” meaning “fame” and “ger” meaning “spear”, the name Roger generally means “famous spear.”
- Origin
- Roger is commonly associated with Old Germanic origins, composed of elements meaning “fame” and “spear.”
- Pronunciation
- RAH-jer · 2 syllables
Roger Popularity in 2025
Rank#832
Recorded Births297
- Boys usage fell 83 places to #832 and recorded 44 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Roger Mean?
Derived from the Old German elements “hrod” meaning “fame” and “ger” meaning “spear”, the name Roger generally means “famous spear.”
Origin: Roger is commonly associated with Old Germanic origins, composed of elements meaning “fame” and “spear.”
How Do You Pronounce Roger?
PronunciationRAH-jer
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Roger?
- History
- Roger has been used in various European cultures since the medieval period and appears in historical records including medieval England and France.
Roger Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 297 | #832 |
| 2024 | Boys | 341 | #749 |
| 2023 | Boys | 344 | #757 |
| 2022 | Boys | 342 | #749 |
| 2021 | Boys | 388 | #685 |
| 2020 | Boys | 375 | #685 |
| 2019 | Boys | 362 | #694 |
| 2018 | Boys | 413 | #637 |
| 2017 | Boys | 417 | #627 |
| 2016 | Boys | 409 | #644 |
| 2015 | Boys | 481 | #579 |
| 2014 | Boys | 477 | #582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 476 | #555 |
| 2012 | Boys | 459 | #564 |
| 2011 | Boys | 477 | #534 |
| 2010 | Boys | 504 | #510 |
| 2009 | Boys | 550 | #497 |
| 2008 | Boys | 598 | #462 |
| 2007 | Boys | 582 | #468 |
| 2006 | Boys | 594 | #455 |
| 2005 | Boys | 644 | #417 |
| 2004 | Boys | 630 | #413 |
| 2003 | Boys | 664 | #394 |
| 2002 | Boys | 676 | #384 |
When Was Roger Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1953 · Boys
13,172 recorded births
National rank #31
1949 · Boys
12,821 recorded births
National rank #25
1948 · Boys
12,818 recorded births
National rank #24
1947 · Boys
12,760 recorded births
National rank #25
Where Roger Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| PA | #546 | 17 |
| NC | #591 | 16 |
| MI | #601 | 13 |
| FL | #681 | 23 |
| MA | #690 | 6 |
| OK | #698 | 5 |