Total births
92
Boys' name · since 1913
Roston
Roston has 92 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 92
- total births
- 1913–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Roston sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 92 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Roston has been recorded 92 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2018.
- 92 total births
- 1913–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Roston since 1913, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 92
- total births
- 1913–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Roston was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
10 babies were named Roston in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Roston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roston's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roston at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Roston popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2018
- Peak year (2009)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Roston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Roston's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Roston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 44 births (48% of all-time use).
Roston by state
Where Roston concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 6.5% |
Texas share of Roston's total US births 6.5%
6 of 92 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roston? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 92 babies named Roston. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 10 births.
When was Roston most popular? ▼
Roston was most popular in the 2000s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Roston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roston are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Roston been used? ▼
Roston has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 106 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Roston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ross, Roscoe, Rosario, Rosendo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Roston's data
- Roston's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (44 total births) through the 2010s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Rostons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Roston
Nearby Names Like Roston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roston
Ross Boy
#1359 81,872 births
Roscoe Boy
#2169 22,159 births
Rosario Boy
#4902 5,611 births
Rosendo Boy
#4582 5,422 births
Rosevelt Boy
3,074 births
Compare Roston side by side: Roston vs Ross Roston vs Roscoe Roston vs Rosario
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1913–2018 (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. "Roston: Baby Name Since 1913 - 92 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roston. 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 Roston 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.