Roux
Every Roux since 2011 — 502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roux
Roux is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,071 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 502 American babies have been named Roux — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 61 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 Roux stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roux 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 | 26 | #5,071 | 14 | #6,376 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,563 | 13 | #6,750 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,417 | 14 | #6,448 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,813 | 17 | #5,591 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,073 | 19 | #5,076 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,343 | 12 | #6,958 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,905 | 6 | #11,866 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,990 | 10 | #8,042 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,245 | 8 | #9,522 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,172 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,545 | 5 | #13,655 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,844 | 7 | #10,502 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,854 | — | — |
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| 2011 | 6 | #16,388 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roux in 2025?
Roux ranked #5,071 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roux?
502 babies have been named Roux in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roux most popular?
Roux peaked in 2023, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Roux a boy or girl name?
Roux is used for both: about 75% of babies named Roux have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Roux rising or falling?
Roux is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.