Rural
boy nameRural entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3264 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#3264
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3264 |
| 1920s | #3627 |
Living bearers
The typical Rural alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rural in 2025?
- Rural is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rural most popular?
- Rural peaked in 1914, reaching #3264 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rural with classmates?
- Rural will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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