Rodgers
A boy's name of German origin with 541 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
An English patronymic surname derived from Roger. Variant form of Rogers.
Rodgers is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Roger,' with Roger from the Old German Hrodgar combining hrod (fame) and ger (spear), meaning 'famous spear.' Surnames becoming given names was common in American naming traditions, particularly in the South.
Rodgers as a given name often honored a beloved family surname, carrying the lineage and identity of the bearer's ancestors forward into a new generation. The name gained sporting fame through legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Rodgers belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the German naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring German names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Rodgers’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rodgers has 61+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1911.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #7061 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 37 | #5543 | — |
| 1960s | 38 | #3979 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 102 | #2860 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 94 | #2682 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 89 | #2787 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 105 | #2955 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 71 | #2663 | — |
The Story of Rodgers
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1951, Rodgers is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Rodgers are most likely born between 1941 and 1961.
How rare is Rodgers?
With 541 total births on record, Rodgers remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, peaked in the 1920s with 105 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Rodgers by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Rodgers per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(61 years, 1911–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | #7061 |
| 1979 | 6 | #5908 |
| 1978 | 5 | #6566 |
| 1977 | 7 | #5010 |
| 1976 | 5 | #6299 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3884 |
| 1972 | 5 | #5592 |
| 1969 | 5 | #4899 |
| 1968 | 7 | #3616 |
| 1963 | 6 | #3960 |
| 1962 | 7 | #3572 |
| 1961 | 5 | #4543 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3286 |
| 1959 | 8 | #3238 |
| 1958 | 9 | #2990 |
| 1957 | 7 | #3500 |
| 1956 | 13 | #2349 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3810 |
| 1954 | 7 | #3406 |
| 1953 | 13 | #2264 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–1981