How Many People Are Named Roe?
Complete statistics for the name Roe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roe is a very rare male name, with only 421 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 784,752 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 32 births, but most people named Roe are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 symbolizes balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 1,096 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roe Through the Generations
Roe stands out as a name that's seen a resurgence in recent years, despite being quite uncommon. With only 421 individuals carrying this name in the United States, it's clear that Roe is a niche choice. Interestingly, the majority of those named Roe are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This suggests that while the name might be gaining traction among younger parents, it remains a name closely associated with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Roe
Roe is a masculine given name borne by the following people:Roe Conn, American talk radio host Roe Ethridge, American commercial and art photographer Roe Erister Rick Hall (1932–2018), American record producer, songwriter and musician Roe Messner, American building contractor, husband of Tammy Faye Bakker…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roe's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Roe
How Many People Have the Name Roe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,654 people in the United States currently share the name Roe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,444 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Roe a Common or Rare Name?
Roe is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Roe Mean?
Roe means "creative variant of Roe" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roe in SSA data, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.
When Was Roe Most Popular?
The name Roe reached peak popularity in 2023, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Roe?
Approximately 24,654 people named Roe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,654. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,444 Americans.
Is Roe a rare name?
Roe is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,444 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roe mean?
Roe means "creative variant of Roe" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Roe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 63% of people named Roe are male and 37% are female.
When was Roe most popular?
Roe peaked in 2023 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.