How Many People Are Named Rut?
Complete statistics for the name Rut: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rut is a very rare female name, with only 824 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 400,409 Americans. The majority of Rut's are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 834 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rut Through the Generations
Rut saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 38 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Rut is 21, with 650 under 30 and 184 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rut's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rut
How Many People Have the Name Rut?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 152 people in the United States currently share the name Rut. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rut a Common or Rare Name?
Rut 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 Rut Mean?
Rut means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rut in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rut Most Popular?
The name Rut reached peak popularity in 2009, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Rut?
Approximately 152 people named Rut live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 152. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,180,587 Americans.
Is Rut a rare name?
Rut is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rut mean?
Rut means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rut more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rut are male and 100% are female.
When was Rut most popular?
Rut peaked in 2009 with 38 births that year. Current trend: 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.