406births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1995Peak · Belgium
#12008United States 2025
Rutger is a boy name family recorded 406 times in 2 countries since 1987. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 1995, at 21.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rutger
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutger | German | 274 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1993 | ▲ 7 % |
| Rutger | German | 132 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1995 | – |
Questions about Rutger
How popular is the name Rutger?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 406 births across 2 countries.
When was Rutger most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 1995, at 21.8 births per 100,000.
Is Rutger a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rutger is a boy name.