Ruger
Every Ruger since 1993 — 2,368 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ruger
Ruger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,551 in 2025 with 111 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 2,368 American babies have been named Ruger. Its peak came in 2016, when 173 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ruger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ruger year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 111 | #1,551 |
| 2024 | — | — | 76 | #2,026 |
| 2023 | — | — | 104 | #1,660 |
| 2022 | — | — | 111 | #1,596 |
| 2021 | — | — | 134 | #1,377 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,795 | 130 | #1,366 |
| 2019 | — | — | 147 | #1,275 |
| 2018 | — | — | 135 | #1,340 |
| 2017 | — | — | 166 | #1,148 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,878 | 167 | #1,153 |
| 2015 | — | — | 138 | #1,296 |
| 2014 | — | — | 155 | #1,196 |
| 2013 | — | — | 119 | #1,411 |
| 2012 | — | — | 118 | #1,416 |
| 2011 | — | — | 94 | #1,632 |
| 2010 | — | — | 64 | #2,116 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53 | #2,441 |
| 2008 | — | — | 50 | #2,536 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48 | #2,593 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,591 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36 | #2,946 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,832 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,951 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,756 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,847 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #5,001 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,433 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ruger in 2025?
Ruger ranked #1,551 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 111 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ruger?
2,368 babies have been named Ruger in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ruger most popular?
Ruger peaked in 2016, when 173 newborns received the name.
Is Ruger a boy or girl name?
Ruger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ruger rising or falling?
Ruger is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.