Rulon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rulon is an Old English name meaning 'famous wolf', evolving from historical forms such as Rulf and Rolf. It has gained popularity in modern times, particularly within specific cultural groups. The name is associated with traits of strength and leadership and lacks direct biblical relevance.
The name Rulon is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rulon has been stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rulon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1893rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1915th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2720th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4537th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6273rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8065th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14960th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Rulon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rulon"
Pronunciation
/ˈruːlən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Rulon is derived from the Old English name 'Rulf', which is a diminutive form of 'Rolf' or 'Rudolph', meaning 'famous wolf'.
Meaning
famous wolf
Language Evolution
Rulf, Rolf, Rudolph, Rulon
Historical Usage
Rulon gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among members of the Latter-day Saint movement.
Variants & Derivatives
Rulf, Rolf, Rudolph, Rul, Rully
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rulon is perceived as a unique and distinctive name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Rulon Gardner, an American wrestler and Olympic gold medalist.
📊 Rulon Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Rulon Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 25 peak births in 1927
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rulon"
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 "Rulon"
"Rulon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1893rd of 7545 | 275 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1915th of 6773 | 266 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2720th of 7552 | 173 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4537th of 10718 | 83 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6273rd of 16616 | 97 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8065th of 24088 | 127 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14960th of 23106 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Rulon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
31.96% 365th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
30.45% 471st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
35.06% 973rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
43.20% 1747th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
42.54% 2687th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
32.17% 2401st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rulon" 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 "Rulon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rulon" 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.