Rogena
A feminine name with uncertain origins, potentially meaning "traveler" or "wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the first name Rogena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rogena today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rogena births was 1960 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rogena. 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 Rogena is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rogenas were born before 1970.
People living today
172
~ 1 in 1,992,758 Americans
Peak year
1960
31 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1975 SSA rank
#8,767
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Rogena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rogena from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 105 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rogena 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 Rogena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rogenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rogena
The name Rogena originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "rogare," meaning "to ask" or "to pray." The name was likely given to girls born in devout Christian families during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rogena can be found in a 10th-century document from the Benedictine monastery in Reichenau, Germany. The document mentions a nun named Rogena who was known for her piety and devotion to prayer.
In the 12th century, Rogena was the name of a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Aragon, which is now part of modern-day Spain. She was a patron of the arts and supported the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.
During the Renaissance period, Rogena was a relatively uncommon name, but it was still used in certain parts of Europe. One notable figure with this name was Rogena Vitelli, an Italian painter and poet who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her portraiture and her poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality.
In the 17th century, Rogena was the name of a French nun who lived in the Carmelite convent in Paris. She was known for her mystical visions and her writings on the spiritual life.
Another famous Rogena was an English writer and philosopher named Rogena Wilkins, who lived in the 18th century. She was a advocate for women's education and published several works on ethics and moral philosophy.
While the name Rogena has largely fallen out of use in modern times, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and cultures. Its Latin roots and associations with prayer and spirituality have imbued it with a sense of reverence and devotion that has endured throughout the ages.
People
Rogena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rogena 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
Rogena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rogena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rogena 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 1,992,758 US residents.
Is Rogena a common name?
We classify Rogena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rogena most popular?
The single biggest year for Rogena was 1960, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rogena is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rogena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rogena in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.