Total births
220
Boys' name · since 1955
Roth
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 220 babies named Roth, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 220
- total births
- 1955–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
220 boys have been named Roth since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Roth has been recorded 220 times among boys since 1955, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2010.
- 220 total births
- 1955–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
220 boys have been named Roth since 1955, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 220
- total births
- 1955–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Roth was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
20 babies were named Roth in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Roth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Roth splits its recorded history at 1986: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Roth at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Roth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2010
- Peak year (1985)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Roth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Roth's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Roth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
55 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 92 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roth? ▼
Roth has been given to 220 babies in the U.S. since 1955, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 20 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Roth most popular? ▼
Roth was most popular in the 1980s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Roth been used? ▼
Records for Roth go back to 1955, giving 56 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Roth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rotimi, Rotha, Rothana, Rothwell, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Roth's data
- Roth's decade-level peak was the 1980s (92 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Roth
Nearby Names Like Roth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roth
Rotimi Boy
15 births
Rotha Boy
6 births
Rothana Boy
6 births
Rothwell Boy
5 births
Rotem Boy
5 births
Compare Roth side by side: Roth vs Rotimi Roth vs Rotha Roth vs Rothana
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, 1955–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Roth: Baby Name Since 1955 - 220 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roth. 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 Roth 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.