Rupert
5 countries#3757 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rupert was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,661 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 2021 with 646 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
5,611 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3757 · peaked in 1920 with 161 births
Most common in: North Carolina, New York, Texas, Georgia, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,540 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #93 · peaked in 2021 with 631 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
108 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2022 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
26 births recorded 1911–1931 · peaked in 1913 with 4 births
Most common in: Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
13 births recorded 2021–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 2023 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rupert’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8732 | — |
| 2007 | #7094 | ↑1638 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↑331 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓2222 |
| 2010 | #5741 | ↑3244 |
| 2011 | #8767 | ↓3026 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↑2461 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↑65 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↑756 |
| 2015 | #4407 | ↑1078 |
| 2016 | #5789 | ↓1382 |
| 2017 | #3889 | ↑1900 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓2456 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↑1865 |
| 2020 | #4141 | ↑339 |
| 2021 | #4011 | ↑130 |
| 2022 | #5215 | ↓1204 |
| 2023 | #4112 | ↑1103 |
| 2024 | #3793 | ↑319 |
| 2025 | #3757 | ↑36 |
Frequently asked questions about Rupert
Is Rupert a popular name?
Yes — Rupert currently ranks #3757 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rupert more common for boys or girls?
Rupert is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rupert most popular?
Rupert peaked in 1920 in United States, with 161 recorded births that year.
Is Rupert rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rupert’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #3757 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rupert?
At least 11,298 babies have been recorded with the name Rupert across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rupert popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rupert appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rupert?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rupert include Rigby, Shakur, Shloime.
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