Rodger
Pronunciation: [ r-AHJ-er ]
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Rodger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 12,957 babies have been named Rodger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rodger is past its peak , currently ranked #9,170 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,170
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Rodger
Rodger is a boy name .
Rodger is currently ranked #9,170 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rodger include Rod, Rodg, Rodgy, Rodgie, Roy, Roie, and Rodkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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