How Many People Are Named Ruger?
Complete statistics for the name Ruger: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ruger is a very rare name for boys, with only 1 in 147,641 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,235 people named Ruger alive right now. It peaked in popularity in 2016, but most Rugers are still under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual leaders and those who inspire others through their wisdom and compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,256 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ruger Through the Generations
Ruger stands out as a name that's seen a resurgence in recent years, with its peak birth year occurring in 2016 when 173 babies were given this moniker. Today, the majority of Rugers are young adults, with 2,221 under the age of 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among parents in the last decade. The average age of a person named Ruger is 11, suggesting that the name continues to be popular among new parents, contributing to its rising trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ruger's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Ruger
How Many People Have the Name Ruger?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,071 people in the United States currently share the name Ruger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 309,476 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ruger a Common or Rare Name?
Ruger is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ruger Mean?
Ruger means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ruger in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Ruger Most Popular?
The name Ruger reached peak popularity in 2016, with 173 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ruger?
Approximately 1,071 people named Ruger live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,071. That works out to roughly 1 in 309,476 Americans.
Is Ruger a rare name?
Ruger is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 309,476 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ruger mean?
Ruger means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Ruger more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Ruger are male and 1% are female.
When was Ruger most popular?
Ruger peaked in 2016 with 173 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.