How Many People Are Named Rutger?
Complete statistics for the name Rutger: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rutger, a very rare male name, is held by just 262 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,260,028 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 54%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 269 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rutger Through the Generations
Rutger saw its peak popularity in 1993 with 23 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 262 people named Rutger living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests Rutger is a newer-generation name, with 146 individuals under 30 and none over 60, indicating it's still gaining traction among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rutger's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Rutger
How Many People Have the Name Rutger?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 262 people in the United States currently share the name Rutger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,260,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rutger a Common or Rare Name?
Rutger 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 Rutger Mean?
Rutger means "Dutch occupational surname (one who rules)" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rutger in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rutger Most Popular?
The name Rutger reached peak popularity in 1993, with 23 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 Rutger?
Approximately 262 people named Rutger live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 269. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,260,028 Americans.
Is Rutger a rare name?
Rutger is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,260,028 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rutger mean?
Rutger means "Dutch occupational surname (one who rules)" and comes from Dutch origins.
Is Rutger more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rutger are male and 0% are female.
When was Rutger most popular?
Rutger peaked in 1993 with 23 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.