Is Rupert a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rupert is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Rupert?

It’s currently ranked #895 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Rupert?

ROO-purt · IPA: //ˈruːpərt//

Rupert Boy

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROO-purt / /ˈruːpərt/

German; Latin

Meaning

German: bright fame; Latin: renowned

Historical & Cultural Background

Rupert is derived from the Old High German name 'Hruodpert', which combines the elements for 'fame' and 'bright'. The name has been popular in various European cultures, particularly in Germany and England. It has been borne by several saints, including Saint Rupert of Salzburg, who is credited with spreading Christianity in the region. The name has also been used in literature and royal families, contributing to its historical significance.

Trend Summary

Rupert has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Rup
Rupe

International Variants

Ruperto (Spanish)
Ruprecht (German)
Ruppert (German)

Famous people named Rupert

Rupert Grint is an English actor best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.

Rupert Murdoch is an Australian-American media mogul known for founding News Corporation and owning numerous media outlets.

Rupert Everett is a British actor and author recognized for his performances in films such as My Best Friend's Wedding.

Rupert Holmes is an American singer-songwriter and playwright, famous for his hit song 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'.

Fictional characters named Rupert

Rupert Bear is a character from the children's comic strip and animated series, known for his adventures in Nutwood.

Rupert Giles is a character in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, serving as a mentor to the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rupert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rupert has ranked as high as #735 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, New York, Texas, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Rupert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rupert (1987)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	6
1881	10
1882	11
1883	9
1884	15
1885	11
1886	11
1887	12
1888	11
1889	11
1890	16
1891	6
1892	16
1893	15
1894	19
1895	15
1896	20
1897	17
1898	22
1899	21
1900	27
1901	13
1902	9
1903	12
1904	20
1905	20
1906	21
1907	21
1908	17
1909	21
1910	33
1911	30
1912	69
1913	66
1914	91
1915	117
1916	107
1917	117
1918	138
1919	113
1920	156
1921	139
1922	132
1923	141
1924	108
1925	122
1926	99
1927	104
1928	98
1929	86
1930	79
1931	93
1932	82
1933	72
1934	68
1935	77
1936	93
1937	54
1938	61
1939	53
1940	56
1941	58
1942	60
1943	66
1944	48
1945	62
1946	45
1947	51
1948	70
1949	53
1950	54
1951	61
1952	63
1953	43
1954	39
1955	54
1956	36
1957	49
1958	32
1959	34
1960	50
1961	41
1962	43
1963	42
1964	33
1965	40
1966	21
1967	30
1968	20
1969	26
1970	23
1971	24
1972	28
1973	23
1974	21
1975	25
1976	25
1977	21
1978	10
1979	18
1980	14
1981	21
1982	23
1983	25
1984	14
1985	13
1986	18
1987	22
1988	10
1989	23
1990	11
1991	27
1992	19
1993	10
1994	8
1995	11
1996	15
1997	12
1998	12
1999	12
2000	13
2001	7
2002	14
2003	10
2004	12
2005	14
2006	8
2007	11
2008	12
2009	8
2010	15
2011	8
2012	13
2013	13
2014	16
2015	22
2016	15
2017	27
2018	13
2019	22
2020	24
2021	26
2022	18
2023	26
2024	29