Boy · #6,263 in 2026

Rodgers

Rodgers is a patronymic surname deriving from the given name of "Rodger" commonly used by the Normans and meaning "son of Rodger". Variant form of Rogers.

Current Rank
#6,263
Peak Rank
#1,775 (1951)
Total Babies
541
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1911
First Year
1981
Last Year
1951
Peak Year
#1775
Peak Rank
541
Total Count
61
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rodgers

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rodgers is a patronymic surname deriving from the given name of "Rodger" commonly used by the Normans and meaning "son of Rodger". Variant form of Rogers.

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The Story of Rodgers

Rodgers first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 18 Rodgerss were born — ranking #1,775 that year. As of 2026, Rodgers ranks #6,263 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 541 Rodgerss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rodgers

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rodgers is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rodgers

What does the name Rodgers mean?
Rodgers is a patronymic surname deriving from the given name of "Rodger" commonly used by the Normans and meaning "son of Rodger". Variant form of Rogers.
How popular is Rodgers in 2026?
In 2026, Rodgers ranks #6,263 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rodgers most popular?
Rodgers reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #1,775 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rodgers most popular?
Rodgers has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rodgers.
Is Rodgers a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rodgers is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rodgers?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rodgers include Lorry, Hartford, Lorence. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rodgers

Rodgers is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 541 births in the dataset. Rodgers's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #1,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Rodgers's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.