Roe

Boy name

Roe has been given to 1,119 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 2023.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,119

Peak year

2023 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

19% girls / 81% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Rosegirl

502,704 babies since 1880

Joeboy

464,574 babies since 1880

Royboy

411,331 babies since 1880

Zoegirl

163,853 babies since 1880

Ronboy

36,432 babies since 1919

Raegirl

24,420 babies since 1880

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Psalmunisex

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Roenboy

1,121 babies since 1927

Luqmanboy

1,116 babies since 1976

Huxtonboy

1,116 babies since 2011

Ramboy

1,123 babies since 1970

FAQ

How popular is the name Roe?

Roe has been given to 1,119 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Roe peak?

Roe peaked in 2023, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Roe a girl or boy name?

Roe is primarily a boy name (81% of babies named Roe are boys).

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