boys' name 1952–2017

Roger

Roger is losing ground — from #64 in 1952 to #2042 in 2017.

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#2042 last ranked in 2017
1 registration that year
1,739 total 1952–2017

Note: Roger hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 113 to 1 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1962 (138 registrations).

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Peak 1962 · 138
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 21

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Roger was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Roger popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #803)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Roger — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

South Australia
1 #803
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In 2017: 1 baby named Roger across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Roger?
Between 1952 and 2017, Roger was registered for 1,739 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Roger a popular name in Australia?
Roger has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #2042 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.