How Many People Are Named Rutledge?
Complete statistics for the name Rutledge: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rutledge, a very rare male name, is held by just 238 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,385,497 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 67% of those named Rutledge being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 315 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rutledge Through the Generations
Rutledge saw its peak popularity in 2014 with 24 births, but overall, it's a stable name with a modern twist. The average age of people named Rutledge is 35, indicating a younger generation embracing this unique choice. Among the 238 living bearers, 212 are under 30, 21 are between 30 and 60, and 82 are over 60, showing a strong presence among younger adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rutledge's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Rutledge
How Many People Have the Name Rutledge?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,388 people in the United States currently share the name Rutledge. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,055 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Rutledge a Common or Rare Name?
Rutledge is classified as 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 Rutledge Mean?
Rutledge means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rutledge in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rutledge Most Popular?
The name Rutledge reached peak popularity in 2014, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Rutledge?
Approximately 25,388 people named Rutledge live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 25,388. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,055 Americans.
Is Rutledge a rare name?
Rutledge is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,055 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rutledge mean?
Rutledge means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Rutledge more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rutledge are male and 0% are female.
When was Rutledge most popular?
Rutledge peaked in 2014 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.