Ruger Name Popularity and Statistics
Ruger is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ruger?
Ruger is spelled R-U-G-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Ruger Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,547
Recorded Births111
- Boys usage rose 465 places to #1,547 and recorded 35 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ruger Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 111 | #1,547 |
| 2024 | Boys | 76 | #2,012 |
| 2023 | Boys | 104 | #1,650 |
| 2022 | Boys | 111 | #1,589 |
| 2021 | Boys | 134 | #1,372 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 130 | #1,361 |
| 2019 | Boys | 147 | #1,271 |
| 2018 | Boys | 135 | #1,335 |
| 2017 | Boys | 166 | #1,141 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 167 | #1,149 |
| 2015 | Boys | 138 | #1,287 |
| 2014 | Boys | 155 | #1,188 |
| 2013 | Boys | 119 | #1,405 |
| 2012 | Boys | 118 | #1,407 |
| 2011 | Boys | 94 | #1,620 |
| 2010 | Boys | 64 | #2,100 |
| 2009 | Boys | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2008 | Boys | 50 | #2,515 |
| 2007 | Boys | 48 | #2,564 |
| 2006 | Boys | 29 | #3,524 |
| 2005 | Boys | 36 | #2,902 |
| 2004 | Boys | 24 | #3,735 |
When Was Ruger Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
167 recorded births
National rank #1,149
2017 · Boys
166 recorded births
National rank #1,141
2014 · Boys
155 recorded births
National rank #1,188
2019 · Boys
147 recorded births
National rank #1,271
Where Ruger Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #377 | 6 |
| OK | #464 | 9 |
| KS | #524 | 6 |
| MO | #648 | 8 |
| TN | #719 | 9 |
| IL | #1,280 | 5 |
| TX | #1,908 | 8 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |