Rupert
How to say it: ROO-purt · /ˈrupərt/
Germanic 'bright fame' - German form of Robert, long used in British royalty.
Rupert was the 3,028th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 29 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 26% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,238 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #3,028 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 29 |
| Share of births | 1 in 114,322 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +26% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,238 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rupert peaked in the 1890s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rupert is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German.
England and Wales: #79.
Famous people named Rupert
- Rupert Murdoch (born 1931)American businessman
- Rupert Grint (born 1988)English actor
- Rupert Everett (born 1959)British actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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