Rogers: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#11,727

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Rogers

How common

1 in 284,679

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1950

169 babies

All-time total

7,056

#1,455 all-time among boys

First recorded

1883

in Social Security records

Rogers popularity over time

7,056 babies have been named Rogers since 1883, 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

BoysGirls

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	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	28	28	3	–	#690
1890s	–	85	85	9	+204%	#497
1900s	–	131	131	13	+54%	#484
1910s	–	624	624	62	+376%	#579
1920s	6	1,060	1,066	107	+71%	#569
1930s	5	1,113	1,118	112	+5%	#502
1940s	–	1,271	1,271	127	+14%	#538
1950s	10	1,222	1,232	123	-3%	#527
1960s	–	587	587	59	-52%	#851
1970s	–	353	353	35	-40%	#1,225
1980s	–	270	270	27	-24%	#1,627
1990s	–	111	111	11	-59%	#3,716
2000s	–	88	88	9	-21%	#6,073
2010s	–	71	71	7	-19%	#7,977
2020s (to 2025)	–	21	21	4	-51%	#11,727

The story of Rogers

Rogers is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,727 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1883, 7,056 American babies have been named Rogers. Its peak came in 1950, when 169 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 Rogers stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Rogers?

The median living Rogers is about 68 years old; half are between 53 and 76. An estimated 3,100 people named Rogers 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.

Rogers year by year

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

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	6	#11,727
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	5	#13,764
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	5	#13,689
2020	–	–	5	#13,654
2019	–	–	8	#9,575
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	10	#8,017
2016	–	–	7	#10,514
2015	–	–	8	#9,403
2014	–	–	7	#10,498
2013	–	–	10	#7,977
2012	–	–	6	#11,966
2011	–	–	8	#9,427
2010	–	–	7	#10,529
2009	–	–	7	#10,735
2008	–	–	10	#8,174
2007	–	–	6	#12,065
2006	–	–	8	#9,392
2005	–	–	11	#7,016
2004	–	–	13	#6,073
2003	–	–	5	#12,369
2002	–	–	9	#7,508
2001	–	–	10	#6,836
2000	–	–	9	#7,283
1995	–	–	8	#6,856
1990	–	–	16	#3,744
1985	–	–	28	#2,058
1980	–	–	32	#1,797
1975	–	–	29	#1,747
1970	–	–	45	#1,250
1965	–	–	61	#947
1960	–	–	79	#860
1955	–	–	116	#683
1950	5	#5,946	164	#527
1945	–	–	124	#538
1940	–	–	113	#559
1935	–	–	118	#533
1930	–	–	114	#562
1925	6	#4,867	93	#666
1920	–	–	88	#684
1915	–	–	83	#641
1910	–	–	19	#702
1905	–	–	9	#906
1900	–	–	8	#1,035
1895	–	–	13	#602
1890	–	–	9	#726
1885	–	–	6	#922
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Rogers

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

1 Rogers Hornsby American baseball player, coach and manager (1896–1963) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Rogers?

The median living Rogers is about 68 years old. Half of all living Rogerss are between 53 and 76 years old.

How many people named Rogers are alive today?

An estimated 3,100 people named Rogers are alive in the United States, based on 7,056 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Rogers mean?

Rogers is a masculine given name which may refer to:Rogers Aloro, Ugandan footballer Rogers Badgett (1917–2005), American businessman and philanthropist Rogers Beckett, American football player Rogers Birnie (1851–1939), American army…

How popular is the name Rogers in 2025?

Rogers ranked #11,727 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rogers?

7,056 babies have been named Rogers in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rogers most popular?

Rogers peaked in 1950, when 169 newborns received the name.

Is Rogers a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Rogers rising or falling?

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

Who are famous people named Rogers?

Well-known people named Rogers include Rogers Hornsby (baseball player).

Names like Rogers

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

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