Rutger
boy name#12008 in 2025Rutger entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #2943 in 1993, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
#12008
rank today
#2943
peak (1993)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5590 |
| 1990s | #4283 |
| 2000s | #8297 |
| 2010s | #11415 |
| 2020s | #12077 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Rutger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rutger alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rutger in 2025?
- Rutger ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rutger most popular?
- Rutger peaked in 1993, reaching #2943 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rutger with classmates?
- Rutger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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