Rogers Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rogers is derived from the Old French name Roger, which comes from Old Germanic roots meaning 'fame' and 'spear'. It has evolved through various forms in language history and is associated with strong traits. There is no biblical relevance connected to the name, but it gained popularity after the Norman Conquest and remains a recognizable name today.
The name Rogers is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rogers has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rogers' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 634th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 564th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 695th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1353rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2905th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7854th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10678th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Rogers' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rogers"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒdʒərz/
Origin
Old French and Old German
Etymology
The name Rogers is derived from the Old French personal name 'Roger', which itself comes from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame', and 'ger', meaning 'spear'.
Meaning
Famous spear
Language Evolution
Old High German: Hrothgar, Old French: Roger, Middle English: Roger, Modern English: Rogers
Historical Usage
The name Rogers gained popularity in England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century and has been used as both a surname and a given name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Roger, Rog, Rodge
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rogers is perceived as a traditional and strong name, often associated with reliability and strength. It remains relatively popular as a surname.
Famous People
Roger Federer, Roger Moore, Roger Ebert, Rogers Hornsby
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rogers"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rogers"
"Rogers" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 634th of 7545 | 1,597 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 564th of 6773 | 2,032 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 695th of 7552 | 2,119 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1353rd of 10718 | 637 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2905th of 16616 | 325 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7854th of 24088 | 133 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10678th of 23106 | 65 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Rogers" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.53% 1112th/1416 |
- |
17.92% 424th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.65% 783rd/1546 |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
16.32% 384th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
56.09% 1363rd/2430 |
17.00% 485th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
27.57% 970th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
41.30% 2145th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rogers" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rogers"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rogers" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.