Royer
Every Royer since 1940 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Royer
Royer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,577 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 321 American babies have been named Royer. Its peak came in 1992, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Royer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Royer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,577 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,211 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,143 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,407 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,664 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,092 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,529 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,023 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,049 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,000 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,558 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,456 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,537 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,560 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,502 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,596 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,202 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,668 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,443 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,931 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,072 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,822 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,291 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,037 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,093 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,062 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,406 |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Royer in 2025?
Royer ranked #7,577 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Royer?
321 babies have been named Royer in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Royer most popular?
Royer peaked in 1992, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Royer a boy or girl name?
Royer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Royer rising or falling?
Royer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.