Total births
201
Girls' name · since 1970
Rupal
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 201 babies named Rupal, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 201
- total births
- 1970–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Rupal sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 201 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rupal has been recorded 201 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1990.
- 201 total births
- 1970–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
201 girls have been named Rupal since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 201
- total births
- 1970–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Rupal was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
17 babies were named Rupal in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Rupal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rupal's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rupal at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Rupal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1990
- Peak year (1980)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Rupal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rupal's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Rupal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s
1980s
89 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 105 births (52% of all-time use).
Rupal by state
Where Rupal concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 10 | 5.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 2.5% |
New Jersey share of Rupal's total US births 5.0%
Even split
10 of 201 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rupal? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 201 babies named Rupal. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 17 births.
When was Rupal most popular? ▼
Rupal was most popular in the 1970s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Rupal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rupal are New Jersey (10 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Rupal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rupal since 1970 -- 21 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Rupal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rupa, Ruperta, Rupinder, Rupali, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rupal's data
- Rupal's decade-level peak was the 1970s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Rupals (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rupal
Nearby Names Like Rupal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rupal
Rupa Girl
153 births
Ruperta Girl
50 births
Rupinder Girl
37 births
Rupali Girl
27 births
Rupert Girl
16 births
Compare Rupal side by side: Rupal vs Rupa Rupal vs Ruperta Rupal vs Rupinder
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rupal: Baby Name Since 1970 - 201 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rupal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rupal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.