Rutledge
Pronunciation: [ r-UHTL-ihj ]
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Rutledge first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 239 babies have been named Rutledge in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rutledge is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,203 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,203
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Rutledge
Rutledge is a boy name .
Rutledge is currently ranked #7,203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rutledge include Rut, Rutl, Rutly, Rutlie, Rutle, Rutley, Rutleie, Dge, Dgey, Ruy, Ruie, and Rutkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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