Name meaning & stats
Roger
Roger means “fame + spear” (Germanic origin). 361,745 US babies since 1940, peak 1953. Notable Rogers are 1.5× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“fame + spear”
GermanicWell documented
From Old French Rogier.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1953
361,745 US babies were named Roger between 1940 and 2025.
Where Rogers end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 123 people |
| Professor | 1.5× | High · 86 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 61 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | High · 54 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Rogers show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Roger has a surprise career: 2.3×
Name twins (peaked around 1953)