Roger
Pronunciation: [ r-AHJ-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Roger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 941 babies have been named Roger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,428 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,428
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Roger is also used as a boy name, ranked #750.
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About the Name Roger
Roger is a girl name .
Is Roger a boy or girl name? Roger is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,428 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #750. Roger is more commonly used as a boy name.
Roger is currently ranked #38,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Roger include Rog, Roy, Roie, and Rogkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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