Rutger
Pronunciation: [ r-UHTG-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rutger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 269 babies have been named Rutger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rutger is past its peak , currently ranked #40,824 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,824
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rutger
Rutger is a boy name .
Rutger is currently ranked #40,824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rutger include Rut, Rutg, Rutgy, Rutgie, Ruy, Ruie, and Rutkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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