How Many People Are Named Rulon?
Complete statistics for the name Rulon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rulon is a very rare male name, with only 490 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 673,165 Americans. The majority of those named Rulon are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 1,049 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: 1927Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rulon Through the Generations
Rulon has been a name that's seen its peak and now slowly declines, with its highest birth year being 1927 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Rulon is 73, indicating a generation that's largely past their prime reproductive years. Among the current bearers, 155 are under 30, 180 are between 30 and 60, and 714 are over 60, showing a significant skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while Rulon remains a cherished name among certain families, it's not one that's widely adopted by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rulon's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Rulon
How Many People Have the Name Rulon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 556 people in the United States currently share the name Rulon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 596,132 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rulon a Common or Rare Name?
Rulon 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 Rulon Mean?
Rulon means "creative variant of Raul" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rulon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rulon Most Popular?
The name Rulon reached peak popularity in 1927, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Rulon?
Approximately 556 people named Rulon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 556. That works out to roughly 1 in 596,132 Americans.
Is Rulon a rare name?
Rulon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 596,132 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rulon mean?
Rulon means "creative variant of Raul" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Rulon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rulon are male and 0% are female.
When was Rulon most popular?
Rulon peaked in 1927 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.