Rodger

Boy name

Rodger has been given to 21,556 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It peaked in 1949.

Meaning & origin /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə(ɹ)/

Origin: Germanic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

21,556

Peak year

1949 (680 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1891

10-year trend

▼ -49%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rodger — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rogerboy

443,830 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rodger?

Rodger has been given to 21,556 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rodger peak?

Rodger peaked in 1949, when 680 babies were given the name.

Is Rodger a girl or boy name?

Rodger is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rodger are boys).

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