Ruger Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ruger has German origins, meaning 'famous spear'. It evolved from historical forms like Hruodger to its modern iteration. Ruger conveys traits of strength and reliability, with no biblical relevance.
The name Ruger is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ruger has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ruger' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2735th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1388th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24576th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ruger' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ruger"
Pronunciation
/ˈruːɡər/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name Ruger is derived from the Germanic elements 'hruod', meaning 'fame' or 'glory', and 'ger', meaning 'spear'.
Meaning
Famous spear
Language Evolution
Hruodger, Ruger, Rugger
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with the firearms manufacturer Ruger.
Variants & Derivatives
Rugger, Rugg, Rug
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Ruger is often associated with strength and reliability due to its association with firearms and outdoor activities.
Famous People
William B. Ruger, Ruger H. McMillan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ruger"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ruger"
"Ruger" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2735th of 24088 | 628 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1388th of 23106 | 1,581 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24576th of 30306 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Ruger" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.47% 2221st/4582 |
- |
34.71% 2538th/7313 |
36.42% 2718th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.18% 1043rd/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
20.16% 1375th/6822 |
23.92% 1501st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ruger" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ruger"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ruger" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.