Roper
Meaningrope maker · English
- US rank
- #3,036
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,674 in 2024
40 babies were named Roper in the US in 2025. It has climbed 534 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 42,735 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Roper, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roper would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoper first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,674.
- Then vs nowRoper is 6.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 42,735.
- TrendRoper has climbed 534 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,036. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRoper is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #869. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Roper means “rope maker”.
About the name Roper
Roper is a boy name of English origin meaning “rope maker”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-per”. US birth records list Roper for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 32 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,674 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,036, with 40 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 2000s | 7.3 | 136,426 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,261 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,732 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 Roper
What does the name Roper mean?
Roper means “rope maker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Roper?
Roper has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Roper a boy or girl name?
Roper is a boy name.
How popular is the name Roper?
Roper ranked #3,036 for US boys in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,674).