Holding steady.
Popularity of Rogerio since 1914
Babies named Rogerio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rogerio's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rogerio is a distinctive masculine name that reached its highest recorded usage in the United States in the peak year of 1940. Its Germanic etymology meaning 'famous spear' connects it to a long lineage of names borne by saints and nobles across Europe. The name has maintained a low but stable presence in the U.S. ever since, as indicated by its stable trajectory from 1914 onward. While not currently common, Rogerio carries a cultural resonance within Portuguese and Italian communities, and its similarity to the more familiar Roger may make it an appealing option for families seeking a name with heritage without being unfamiliar.
Rogerio is the Portuguese and Italian form of Roger, which derives from the Germanic elements hrod (fame) and ger (spear). Introduced to Iberia and Italy through medieval Germanic tribes, the name became established in Catholic contexts via saints such as Saint Roger of Cannae. It has been continuously used in Portugal and Brazil, with peak recorded frequency in the United States during the 1940s among immigrant communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roger, Ro, Gero
Variants: Rogério, Rogero
Sibling names for Rogerio
Names that share Rogerio's style, for a brother or sister.
