Rutledge
Boy name · English · Old Norse
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,496 in 1913
9 babies were named Rutledge in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,311 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rutledge you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rutledge, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rutledge would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRutledge first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1913, when it ranked #2,496. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRutledge has climbed 1,311 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Rutledge
Rutledge is a boy name of English and Old Norse origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-dge”. US birth records list Rutledge for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 32 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #2,496 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesOld Norse names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 234,899 boys |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 153,846 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rutledge
What is the origin of the name Rutledge?
Rutledge has English, Old Norse roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rutledge a boy or girl name?
Rutledge is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rutledge?
Rutledge ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1913 (#2,496).