Rupert
Rupert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or shining glory.
Origin and history
Rupert is a classic masculine name of Germanic origin, derived as a regional variant of Robert. It means 'bright fame' or 'shining with glory'. While traditional and recognizable, it remains relatively uncommon in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,595 babies in the United States have been named Rupert since 1880. It ranks #1624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1775.
States where it is most popular
- NC (20.3 %)
- NY (18.5 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 107 |
| 1890-1900 | 167 |
| 1900-1910 | 181 |
| 1910-1920 | 881 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,185 |
| 1930-1940 | 732 |
| 1940-1950 | 569 |
| 1950-1960 | 464 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 137 |
| 2000-2010 | 109 |
| 2010-2019 | 164 |
| 2020-2029 | 152 |
Famous people named Rupert
- Rupert Grint: Actor
- Rupert Murdoch: Media Executive, Businessman
- Rupert Everett: Actor, Writer
Nicknames
Rue, Ru
Fun facts
- Rupert evolved as a Low German and Dutch variant of the ancient Germanic name Hrodebert.
- Prince Rupert of the Rhine was a prominent 17th-century royalist commander during the English Civil War.