Rune Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationROON / /ruːn/Old Norse; English
Meaning
Old Norse: secret; mystery; English: rune (as in letter)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Old Norse culture, runes were letters used in various Germanic languages, often associated with magic and divination. In English, the term 'rune' refers to these characters and has been adopted into modern usage to signify mystery or hidden knowledge.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Runo
- Runa
International Variants
- Runa (Scandinavian)
- Runi (Italian)
Famous people named Rune
Rune Larsson — Swedish artist.
Rune Scapini — Italian footballer.
Fictional characters named Rune
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rune was first seen in the United States in 2001. Rune has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Rune has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rune (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 82 |