How Many People Are Named Roper?
Complete statistics for the name Roper: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roper is a very rare name for boys, with only 608 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 542,394 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 97% of those named Roper being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 615 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roper Through the Generations
Roper has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 57 births. The average age of people named Roper is 13, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. Of the 608 individuals, 594 are under 30, while only 21 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showcasing its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roper's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Roper
How Many People Have the Name Roper?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,255 people in the United States currently share the name Roper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,214 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Roper a Common or Rare Name?
Roper 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 Roper Mean?
Roper means "English occupational surname (one who operates)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roper in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Roper Most Popular?
The name Roper reached peak popularity in 2024, with 57 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 Roper?
Approximately 19,255 people named Roper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,255. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,214 Americans.
Is Roper a rare name?
Roper is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,214 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roper mean?
Roper means "English occupational surname (one who operates)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Roper more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Roper are male and 1% are female.
When was Roper most popular?
Roper peaked in 2024 with 57 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.