Rupert

Rupert is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 29 boys in the United States.

Rupert at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rupert

Rupert belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rupert first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #413 in 1899, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 5,567 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rupert in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#413 in 1899
Peak year
1920
Babies named Rupert in 2024
29
Total since 1880
5,567

Rupert in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#79 in 2025
Babies named Rupert in 2025
670
Total since 1996
8,156

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rupert mean?

The meaning of Rupert is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rupert a boy or girl name?

Rupert is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rupert?

Rupert comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rupert?

Rupert first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #413 in 1899, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].