Roger is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Roger in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
US Rank #750
About the Name Roger
Roger has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 716 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #694 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Roger is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #750, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Roger
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Roger per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roger in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Roger has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 716 places in the last five years. Its peak was #694 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Roger is more popular in the US (#750) than in the UK (#2264). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Roger include: Roger Penrose — Sir Roger Penrose is an English mathematician, mathematical physicist, and philosopher of science.; Roger Deakins — Sir Roger Alexander Deakins ASC, BSC is an English cinematographer.; Roger Stone — Roger Jason Stone is an American right-wing political activist, consultant and lobbyist..
Roger ranks #750 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
10
UK babies named Roger (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 716 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Roger
Likely around 1 other Roger in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Sir Roger Penrose is an English mathematician, mathematical physicist, and philosopher of science. He is Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, an emeritus fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, and an honorary fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, and University College London.
Sir Roger Alexander Deakins ASC, BSC is an English cinematographer. Often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers in the history of cinema, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography.
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Roger Williams was an English-born New England minister, theologian, author, and founder of the Providence Plantations, which became the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and later the State of Rhode Island. He was a staunch advocate for religious liberty, separation of church and state, and fair dealings with the Native Americans.
Roger Charlery, known professionally as Ranking Roger, was an English musician. He was a vocalist in the 1980s ska band the Beat (known in North America as the English Beat) and later new wave band General Public.
Roger Stuart Woolhouse was an English philosopher, an expert on empiricism and rationalism and a biographer of John Locke. He was born in Wath-upon-Dearne and educated at Saltburn Primary School, Sir William Turner's Grammar School, London University (Philosophy) and then Selwyn College, Cambridge for his Doctorate.
Roger Jason Stone is an American right-wing political activist, consultant and lobbyist. He is a prominent consultant and lobbyist within the New Right, and Donald Trump's longest-serving political adviser.