Ruot
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly from a Sudanese language.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ruot. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ruot today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ruot births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ruot. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ruot. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,860
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Ruot: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ruot by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ruot during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ruot
The given name Ruot has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "rud," which means "red" or "ruddy," referring to a reddish complexion or hair color. The name was initially popular among the Frankish and Visigothic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, France, and Spain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruot can be found in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle written in the 9th century CE. It mentions a Frankish nobleman named Ruot who participated in a military campaign against the Saxons in the year 782 CE. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval charters and legal documents from the Carolingian period (8th-9th centuries CE).
During the Middle Ages, the name Ruot was particularly prevalent in the regions of present-day Germany and France. One notable figure was Ruot von Bamberg, a German nobleman and diplomat who served as the Imperial ambassador to the Byzantine Empire in the 11th century. Another historical figure was Ruot de Cluny, a French monk and scholar who lived in the late 10th century and contributed to the intellectual and cultural renaissance of the Benedictine order.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Ruot von St. Blasien gained fame for his exceptional calligraphic skills and his work in illuminating manuscripts. His beautifully illustrated copies of religious texts are considered masterpieces of medieval book art.
Moving into the Renaissance period, Ruot Schreiber (1456-1521) was a German humanist scholar and printer who played a significant role in the early days of the printing revolution. His printing press in Strasbourg produced numerous influential works, including early editions of classical Greek and Latin texts.
Another noteworthy figure was Ruot von Eppstein (1499-1568), a German nobleman and military commander who served as a field marshal in the imperial army during the Schmalkaldic War. He was renowned for his tactical prowess and his loyalty to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
While the name Ruot was once widely used in parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and France, its popularity has declined significantly in modern times. However, its historical significance and deep-rooted connection to the Germanic cultural heritage remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Ruot + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ruot as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ruot: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ruot?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ruot going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ruot a common name?
We classify Ruot as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ruot most popular?
The single biggest year for Ruot was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ruot is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ruot in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ruot a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ruot in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ruot still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ruot in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ruot can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ruot?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.