Ruger is a unisex given name of Germanic origin, derived from the German word 'Hruotger', which means 'famous spear'. It has been used as both a masculine and feminine name throughout history but is more commonly seen as a boys' name in recent years. The name Ruger was popularized in part by the American firearms manufacturer, Sturm, Ruger & Company, founded by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger II.
The name Ruger has seen a significant increase in popularity over time, with the number of annual births more than doubling from 7 in 1993 to 147 in 2019, and reaching as high as 167 births in 2016. However, there has been a recent decline, with birth numbers dropping to 111 in 2022 and 103 in 2023. Overall, the name Ruger has been given to 2168 children from 1993 to 2023.