Find out how popular the first name Rogue has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rogue by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rogue is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 62% of people named Rogue being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 31 female babies and 23 male babies born with the name Rogue.

The history of the first name Rogue

The name Rogue has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "rogue," which itself comes from the Latin word "rauca," meaning "hoarse." The name was originally used as an adjective to describe someone who was arrogant, insolent, or dishonest.

In the Middle Ages, the term "rogue" was used to refer to a wandering beggar or vagabond who lived outside the norms of society. It was also used to describe a mischievous or dishonest person. The earliest recorded use of the name Rogue as a given name dates back to the late 16th century in England.

One of the earliest historical references to the name Rogue can be found in the works of William Shakespeare. In his play "The Winter's Tale," written around 1611, one of the characters is named Rogue. This may have been an intentional play on words by Shakespeare, as the character in question is a mischievous and cunning individual.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rogue. One of the earliest was Rogue Riderhood, a character in Charles Dickens' novel "Our Mutual Friend," published in 1864-65. Riderhood was a villainous and unscrupulous waterman who lived in London.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the name Rogue was Rogue Trooper, a genetically engineered super-soldier from the popular British comic book series of the same name, which debuted in 1981.

Other notable individuals with the name Rogue include Rogue Herries, a fictional character from the novel "Rogue Herries" by Hugh Walpole, published in 1930. There was also Rogue Ridler, an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

In more recent times, the name Rogue has been used as a nickname or stage name by various individuals in the entertainment industry, particularly in the world of professional wrestling and comic books. One of the most well-known is Rogue, a Marvel Comics superhero who first appeared in the Avengers comic book series in 1981.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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