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Rogene

roh-JEEN · Of uncertain origin; possibly a blend of Rose and Gene or a feminine form of Roger.

Peak popularity
1927
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Rogene since 1915

Babies named Rogene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rogene's real moment was 1927.

102131192019602000Most births 1947Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s28
1920s184
1930s197
1940s207
1950s138
1960s46
1970s6
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Rogene is a rare American name first recorded in 1915, with its peak usage in 1927. Although it never ranked among the top 1,000 names, it saw modest popularity during the 1920s. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant resurgence. Its exact origins are unclear, but it likely arose as a creative combination of Rose and Gene, reflecting a trend of blended names in early 20th century America. Rogene remains a unique choice with little contemporary usage.

Rogene appears in early 20th century American records, likely as a creative combination of the popular name Rose with the suffix -gene, echoing names like Eugene or Gene. It may also be a feminine variant of Roger, though there is no strong evidence. It saw modest use in the 1920s and has since fallen out of common usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rogie, Genie

Sibling names for Rogene

Names that share Rogene's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rogene mean?
Rogene's meaning is uncertain. It may be a modern combination of Rose and Gene, or a feminine form of Roger, but no definitive etymology exists.
How popular is Rogene today?
Rogene has not ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. names for many years. It peaked in 1927, and today it is extremely rare.
Is Rogene a girl's name or a boy's name?
Rogene is primarily used for girls in the United States, though its origin as a feminine form is not well established.