1,267births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2003Peak · Belgium
#523Belgium 2025
Rune is a girl name family recorded 1,267 times in 3 countries since 1999. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#523 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2003, at 104.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Rune
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rune | French | 690 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #523 | 2002 | ▲ 4 % |
| Rune | French | 148 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4661 | 2025 | ▲ 358 % |
| Rune | French | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | #4201 | 2025 | – |
| Rhune | French | 424 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2004 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Rune ↔ Rhune — spelling variant
Questions about Rune
How popular is the name Rune?
In 2025 it ranked #523 in Belgium. Official registers record 1,267 births across 3 countries.
What is Rune in other languages?
Rhune (French).
When was Rune most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2003, at 104.8 births per 100,000.
Is Rune a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rune is a girl name.