Roper
Every Roper since 1992 — 655 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roper
Roper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,079 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 655 American babies have been named Roper. Its peak came in 2024, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Roper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roper 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 | — | — | 40 | #3,079 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,955 | 49 | #2,703 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,939 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,093 |
| 2021 | — | — | 35 | #3,349 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,636 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,610 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,728 |
| 2017 | — | — | 24 | #4,310 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,909 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,018 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,987 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,838 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,505 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,627 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,682 |
| 2009 | — | — | 26 | #4,015 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,439 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,224 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,027 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,992 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #8,044 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,711 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,950 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,839 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,946 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roper in 2025?
Roper ranked #3,079 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roper?
655 babies have been named Roper in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roper most popular?
Roper peaked in 2024, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Roper a boy or girl name?
Roper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roper rising or falling?
Roper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.