Rupert
- Pronunciation
- [Ru-pert]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Bright Fame
- Origin
- German
Rupert Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,567 baby boys have been named Rupert. The name peaked in 1920 with 156 US births that year (rank #487). In 2024, ranked #3863 nationally — 3,376 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Rupert
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rupert births are: North Carolina (319), New York (286), Texas (244).
Other German-Origin Names Like Rupert
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6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rupert's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rupert
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruprecht | Bright Fame | Male | German |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rupert against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).