Roe
Meaningroe deer · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #595 in 1881
8 babies were named Roe in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Roe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Roe, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoe first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #595. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRoe has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlRoe is given to both boys and girls: 62% of the 21 babies named Roe in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Roe means “roe deer”.
About the name Roe
Roe is a boy name of English origin meaning “roe deer”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-roe”. US birth records list Roe for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 85 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #595 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 37 | 27,381 boys |
| 1890s | 42 | 23,849 boys |
| 1900s | 29 | 35,039 boys |
| 1910s | 23 | 44,228 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 74,405 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 78,247 boys |
| 1940s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 215,983 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,086,957 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 757,576 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 473,934 boys |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 172,414 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Roe
What does the name Roe mean?
Roe means “roe deer” in English.
What is the origin of the name Roe?
Roe has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Roe a boy or girl name?
Roe is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Roe?
Roe ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#595).