Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Rulon

Name: Popularity of the name Rulon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rulon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,516 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1905

First Year

2024

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#1516

Peak Rank

Total Count

100

Years Active

The Story of Rulon

Rulon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1905, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 25 Rulons were born — ranking #1,516 that year. As of 2026, Rulon ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Rulons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rulon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rulon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rylan
Rollen
Rolen
Rolan
Rolon
Rollin
Ruling
Rolin
Ruin
Ruine
Rula
Reline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rulon

What does the name Rulon mean?

Rulon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1905. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rulon in 2026?

In 2026, Rulon ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rulon most popular?

Rulon reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #1,516 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rulon most popular?

Rulon has historically been most popular in Utah, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rulon.

Is Rulon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rulon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rulon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rulon include Addie, Kamran, Zacharia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rulon

Rulon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Rulon's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #1,516. Use the chart and map above to compare Rulon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.