Rupert
A German name, brought to England by Prince Rupert of the Rhine in the seventeenth century.
Every Rupert since 1880 — 5,611 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rupert
Rupert is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,831 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,611 American babies have been named Rupert. Its peak came in 1920, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Rupert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rupert 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 | #3,831 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,878 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,194 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,392 |
| 2021 | — | — | 26 | #4,104 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,613 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,635 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,964 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,998 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,522 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,667 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,546 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,577 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,979 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,699 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,108 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,489 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,402 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,821 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,444 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,141 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,341 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,040 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,521 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,435 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,931 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,566 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,220 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,935 |
| 1970 | — | — | 23 | #1,884 |
| 1965 | — | — | 40 | #1,220 |
| 1960 | — | — | 51 | #1,096 |
| 1955 | — | — | 54 | #1,032 |
| 1950 | — | — | 54 | #945 |
| 1945 | — | — | 62 | #789 |
| 1940 | — | — | 56 | #849 |
| 1935 | — | — | 77 | #690 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,485 | 79 | #703 |
| 1925 | — | — | 122 | #561 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,641 | 156 | #487 |
| 1915 | — | — | 117 | #517 |
| 1910 | — | — | 33 | #491 |
| 1905 | — | — | 20 | #521 |
| 1900 | — | — | 27 | #441 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #552 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #482 |
| 1885 | — | — | 11 | #599 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #892 |
Famous people named Rupert
- Rupert Murdoch Businessperson · b. 1931
- Rupert, King of Germany Politician · 1352–1410
- Rupert of Salzburg Religious figure · 650–710
- Rupert II, Elector Palatine Nobleman · 1325–1398
- Rupert Sheldrake Biologist · b. 1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rupert mean?
A German name, brought to England by Prince Rupert of the Rhine in the seventeenth century.
How popular is the name Rupert in 2025?
Rupert ranked #3,831 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rupert?
5,611 babies have been named Rupert in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rupert most popular?
Rupert peaked in 1920, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Rupert a boy or girl name?
Rupert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rupert rising or falling?
Rupert is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rupert?
Well-known people named Rupert include Rupert Murdoch (businessperson), Rupert, King of Germany (politician), Rupert of Salzburg (religious figure).