Rutger
2025 SSA
About Rutger
Rutger is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'gar' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination creates a name that historically conveyed the image of a famous warrior. The name has been used in the Netherlands and other Germanic countries for centuries. While not common in English-speaking countries, it gained some recognition through Dutch actor Rutger Hauer. The name carries a strong, distinctive quality with its unique sound and historical depth. Rutger offers parents a robust, European option that's recognized internationally yet remains uncommon enough to stand out.
Pronounced RUT-ger.
As of October 2026, Rutger ranked #13513 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3018 in 1993.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Rutger on lists
Famous Rutgers
- Rutger Oelsen Hauer
Dutch actor
- Rutger von Ascheberg
Swedish officer and politician
- Rutger Bleecker Miller
U.S. Congressman from New York
- Rutger van Schaardenburg
Dutch Olympic sailor
- Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck
Dutch jurist, ambassador and politician
- Rutger Smith
Dutch Olympic track athlete
Rutger in pop culture
- Rutgers
state university in New Jersey, USA