Rodger: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#5,353

among boys · ↑3,483 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Rodger

How common

1 in 94,893

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1949

680 babies

All-time total

21,556

#804 all-time among boys

First recorded

1891

in Social Security records

Rodger popularity over time

21,556 babies have been named Rodger since 1891, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	16	2	–	#1,035
1900s	51	5	+219%	#805
1910s	380	38	+645%	#726
1920s	883	88	+132%	#552
1930s	1,959	196	+122%	#320
1940s	5,292	529	+170%	#242
1950s	5,503	550	+4%	#268
1960s	3,673	367	-33%	#365
1970s	1,701	170	-54%	#504
1980s	975	98	-43%	#772
1990s	505	51	-48%	#1,284
2000s	297	30	-41%	#2,420
2010s	231	23	-22%	#3,290
2020s (to 2025)	90	15	-35%	#5,353

The story of Rodger

Rodger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,353 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1891, 21,556 American babies have been named Rodger. Its peak came in 1949, when 680 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1940s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rodger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Rodger?

The median living Rodger is about 66 years old; half are between 55 and 75. An estimated 14 thousand people named Rodger are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Rodger year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	18	#5,353
2024	9	#8,836
2023	16	#5,869
2022	16	#5,819
2021	14	#6,279
2020	17	#5,412
2019	17	#5,513
2018	21	#4,709
2017	27	#3,961
2016	25	#4,174
2015	35	#3,290
2014	29	#3,674
2013	26	#3,942
2012	20	#4,822
2011	19	#4,946
2010	12	#7,013
2009	19	#5,065
2008	30	#3,629
2007	25	#4,096
2006	34	#3,205
2005	29	#3,434
2004	28	#3,437
2003	20	#4,246
2002	37	#2,627
2001	41	#2,420
2000	34	#2,724
1995	39	#2,131
1990	75	#1,284
1985	97	#925
1980	130	#772
1975	129	#733
1970	256	#504
1965	343	#421
1960	454	#370
1955	565	#305
1950	606	#268
1945	551	#243
1940	315	#319
1935	168	#434
1930	131	#525
1925	102	#626
1920	82	#720
1915	48	#902
1910	5	#1,797
1905	7	#1,071
1900	5	#1,469
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Rodger

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Rodger Bumpass American actor (born 1951) Contemporary
2 Rodger Ward American racing driver (1921–2004) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rodger, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Rodger?

The median living Rodger is about 66 years old. Half of all living Rodgers are between 55 and 75 years old.

How many people named Rodger are alive today?

An estimated 14 thousand people named Rodger are alive in the United States, based on 21,556 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Rodger mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages; a spelling variant of Roger reinforced by the surname.

How popular is the name Rodger in 2025?

Rodger ranked #5,353 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rodger?

21,556 babies have been named Rodger in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rodger most popular?

Rodger peaked in 1949, when 680 newborns received the name.

Is Rodger a boy or girl name?

Rodger is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rodger rising or falling?

Rodger is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Rodger?

Well-known people named Rodger include Rodger Bumpass (actor), Rodger Ward (racing driver).

Names like Rodger

Names that sound and feel close to Rodger: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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