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Rutledge
Pronounced RUT-lij /ˈrʌt.lɪdʒ/High
Meaning: From an English place/surname — variously 'the red pool/marsh' and 'the red ledge' (Old English/Old Norse); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rutledge comes from an English place and surname — variously 'the red pool/marsh' and 'the red ledge' (Old English/Old Norse; routes layered, which we note). Borne by Edward Rutledge, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A crisp, classic name (said 'RUT-lij'; nickname Rut).
In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-red-pool at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rutledge mean?
Rutledge is an English place/surname, variously 'the red pool/marsh' and 'the red ledge'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Rutledge?
It's said RUT-lij /ˈrʌt.lɪdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rutledge a boy or girl name?
Rutledge is a boy's name.
How popular is Rutledge?
Rutledge is a rare name in the U.S.