Rogar
A masculine Latin name meaning "to ask" or "to pray".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Rogar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rogar today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rogar births was 1954 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rogar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Rogar is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rogars were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rogar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1954
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1954 SSA rank
#4,268
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Rogar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rogar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rogar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rogar
The given name Rogar is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "rógr," which means "reputation" or "fame." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were well-respected or had a notable reputation within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rogar can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which are a collection of prose narratives written in Old Norse during the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas often depicted the lives and adventures of notable Scandinavian figures, including some individuals bearing the name Rogar.
In the 9th century, a Viking explorer named Rogar Ingolfsson is said to have been one of the first Scandinavian settlers in Iceland. He is credited with establishing the first permanent settlement on the island, known as Reykjavík, which later became the capital of Iceland.
During the Middle Ages, a Norwegian nobleman named Rogar Eriksson (c. 1150-1219) played a significant role in the civil wars that plagued Norway during that period. He was a supporter of King Sverre Sigurdsson and fought against the Birkebeiner faction in several battles.
In the 14th century, a Swedish clergyman named Rogar Jonsson (c. 1310-1377) served as the Bishop of Skara in present-day Sweden. He is known for his efforts in promoting the construction of churches and monasteries in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Rogar was Rogar Gudmundsson (1576-1654), an Icelandic scholar and clergyman who made significant contributions to the study of Icelandic literature and history. He is remembered for his extensive work in preserving and documenting the Icelandic Sagas.
It is worth noting that while the name Rogar has its roots in Old Norse and was relatively common in Scandinavian countries during the Viking Age and the Middle Ages, its usage has become less frequent in modern times. However, it remains a name with a rich historical significance, particularly in the context of Scandinavian culture and heritage.
People
Rogar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rogar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rogar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rogar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rogar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Rogar a common name?
We classify Rogar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rogar most popular?
The single biggest year for Rogar was 1954, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rogar is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rogar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rogar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rogar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rogar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rogar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rogar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Rogar?
See how many people have the name Rogar on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.