Roe
Roe is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Roe deer; a small deer.
Origin and history
Roe is a concise nature-inspired English name traditionally referring to a small deer. Historically used as a nickname or surname, it has seen modest usage as a given name in the United States. Today, it fits among contemporary short, nature-based unisex names.
Popularity in the United States
909 babies in the United States have been named Roe since 1880. It ranks #3769 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- TN (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 48 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 156 |
| 1920-1930 | 148 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English word 'rā', referring to the roe deer native to Europe.
- Roe originally developed as a medieval nickname or topographic surname before being used as a given name.