Rupert
boy name#3757 in 2025Rupert entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #402 in 1899, ranks #3757 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3757
rank today
#402
peak (1899)
29
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #594 |
| 1890s | #497 |
| 1900s | #563 |
| 1910s | #522 |
| 1920s | #577 |
| 1930s | #718 |
| 1940s | #880 |
| 1950s | #1116 |
| 1960s | #1376 |
| 1970s | #2144 |
| 1980s | #2862 |
| 1990s | #4703 |
| 2000s | #6877 |
| 2010s | #5745 |
| 2020s | #4172 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rupert has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Rupert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rupert alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rupert in 2025?
- Rupert ranks #3757 among US boy names in 2025, with 29 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rupert most popular?
- Rupert peaked in 1899, reaching #402 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rupert with classmates?
- Rupert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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