Ruperta
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 50 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 50 babies have been named Ruperta in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Ruperta is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ruperta is a girl's baby name, the feminine form of Rupert, from the Germanic Hrodberht — the same root as Robert — meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining glory.' Rupert has been a classic English name, particularly associated with Prince Rupert of the Rhine.
Ruperta is rare in any language, making it a genuinely distinctive choice. It carries all of Rupert's Germanic heritage and noble associations in a feminine form, with the -erta ending shared by other vintage feminizations like Roberta and Alberta.
EtymologyShow more
Ruperta first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1910. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Germanic classification suggests a path from germanic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ruperta has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1910.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 | #4493 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 16 | #5184 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 23 | #3404 | — |
The Story of Ruperta
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1910, Ruperta is a name steeped in history. Girls named Ruperta are most likely born between 1910 and 1920.
How rare is Ruperta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ruperta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1910, peaked in the 1910s with 23 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ruperta by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1910–1936)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | #4765 |
| 1934 | 6 | #4221 |
| 1929 | 5 | #5175 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4633 |
| 1921 | 5 | #5744 |
| 1917 | 5 | #5213 |
| 1913 | 6 | #3125 |
| 1912 | 6 | #2915 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2363 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1910–1936