Rune
Every Rune since 2001 — 861 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rune
Rune is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,789 in 2025 with 90 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 861 American babies have been named Rune — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rune stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rune year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,734 | 90 | #1,789 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,119 | 82 | #1,933 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,365 | 62 | #2,288 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,938 | 65 | #2,235 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,997 | 35 | #3,350 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,505 | 34 | #3,331 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,218 | 29 | #3,783 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,288 | 37 | #3,159 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,209 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #5,099 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,227 | 22 | #4,521 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,704 | 20 | #4,829 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,773 | 17 | #5,352 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,206 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,020 | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,426 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,759 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,182 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,671 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,264 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,525 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,239 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,578 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,667 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,163 |
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Famous people named Rune
- Rune Larsson Athlete · 1924–2016
- Rune Bratseth Soccer player · b. 1961
- Rune Velta Skier · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rune in 2025?
Rune ranked #1,789 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 90 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rune?
861 babies have been named Rune in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rune most popular?
Rune peaked in 2025, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Rune a boy or girl name?
Rune is used for both: about 17% of babies named Rune have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Rune rising or falling?
Rune is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rune?
Well-known people named Rune include Rune Larsson (athlete), Rune Bratseth (soccer player), Rune Velta (skier).