boys' name · peaked 1951

Rodgers

Every Rodgers since 1911 — 541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1911Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Rodgers
Peak year
1951
18 babies
All-time total
541
since 1911

The story of Rodgers

Rodgers is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1911, 541 American babies have been named Rodgers. Its peak came in 1951, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

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 Rodgers stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rodgers year by year

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

Year Boys Boys rank
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1975 9 #3,882
1970
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1960 8 #3,287
1955 6 #3,810
1950 8 #2,983
1945 6 #3,264
1940 6 #3,399
1935 11 #2,368
1930 8 #3,241
1925 6 #4,112
1920 6 #4,193
1915 7 #3,338
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1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rodgers in 2025?

Rodgers did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Rodgers?

541 babies have been named Rodgers in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rodgers most popular?

Rodgers peaked in 1951, when 18 newborns received the name.

Is Rodgers a boy or girl name?

Rodgers is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rodgers rising or falling?

Rodgers has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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