Total births
659
Unisex name · since 2001
Rogue
659 babies named Rogue in U.S. Social Security records since 2001, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4530
- among girls today
- 659
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rogue is the #4530 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 659 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rogue has been recorded 659 times among girls since 2001, currently ranked #4530 nationally and more common than 74% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #4530 among girls today
- 659 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rogue is currently the #4530 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 659 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4530
- among girls today
- 659
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Rogue vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4530
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Rogue was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
57 babies were named Rogue in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Rogue compares
659 Top 39% higher than 61% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rogue's all-time total is 73% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rogue | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 659 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rogue's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rogue's full recorded timeline at 2014, 73% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 27% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2017 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rogue at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,530
Active since
2001
Rogue popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Rogue popularity over time - boys
447 total births recorded since 1937 (Rogue as boys' name)
Rogue by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rogue's strongest decade.
332 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Rogue births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 92
2000s
92 births
- 2010s
2010s
332 births
- 2020s
2020s
235 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 332 births (50% of all-time use).
How Rogue compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rogue's total volume
Rogue vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rogue by state
Where Rogue concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 93 | 14.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Oregon | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Rogue's total US births 14.1%
Even split
93 of 659 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rogue? ▼
659 babies have been named Rogue since 2001. It currently ranks #4530 among girls. The peak year was 2017 with 57 births.
When was Rogue most popular? ▼
Rogue was most popular in the 2010s decade with 332 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Rogue most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rogue are California (93 births), Texas (11 births), Oregon (10 births).
Is Rogue a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rogue is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 659 births, and as a boy's name it has 447 births.
How long has the name Rogue been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rogue since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rogue? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roger, Rogene, Rogena, Rogina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rogue's data
- Rogue's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (332 total births) through the 2020s (235) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rogues (93 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rogue
Nearby Names Like Rogue
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rogue
Roger Girl
1,688 births
Rogene Girl
806 births
Rogena Girl
231 births
Rogina Girl
187 births
Rogan Girl
#14498 140 births
Compare Rogue side by side: Rogue vs Roger Rogue vs Rogene Rogue vs Rogena
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rogue
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rogue: #4530 Unisex Name - 659 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rogue. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rogue draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.