Ruperto
A boy's name of Spanish origin with 1,022 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Ruperto is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, the Spanish form of Rupert — from the Old High German Hrodebert (Robert), composed of elements meaning 'bright fame.' Saint Rupert of Salzburg, the 7th-century bishop who evangelized Bavaria, spread the name throughout Catholic Europe.
In Hispanic communities, Ruperto carries the same classical Germanic heritage as Robert — transmitted through the Catholic saint's tradition into the Spanish-speaking world. It's a name with centuries of European history, given warm Spanish phonology in its final form.
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Ruperto is cataloged under the Spanish naming tradition. Spanish names often flow through Latin and Visigothic roots, shaped by centuries of Catholic tradition and Iberian culture.
In the U.S., Ruperto has been recorded as a boy's name since 1907, with 1,022 total births. Browse the Spanish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ruperto has 101+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1907.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #13935 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 39 | #11348 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 87 | #8231 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 117 | #5630 | — |
| 1980s | 127 | #3957 | — |
| 1970s | 130 | #3063 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 111 | #2755 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 80 | #3315 | — |
| 1940s | 86 | #2676 | — |
| 1930s | 94 | #2551 | — |
| 1920s | 104 | #3167 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 37 | #3650 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #1511 | — |
The Story of Ruperto
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1928, Ruperto is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Ruperto are most likely born between 1918 and 1938.
How rare is Ruperto?
With 1,022 total births on record, Ruperto remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1907, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 130 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ruperto by the numbers
- Would fill 21 school buses
- Meeting one Ruperto per day would take 2.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(101 years, 1907–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13935 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11937 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11845 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10507 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13823 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9438 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10539 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8860 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14207 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9595 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7885 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5738 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8473 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6953 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6842 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5522 |
| 1999 | 13 | #5263 |
| 1998 | 6 | #9416 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7955 |
| 1996 | 14 | #4567 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1907–2022