Ruairi
A male given name from Irish.
Every Ruairi since 1988 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ruairi
Ruairi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,570 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 301 American babies have been named Ruairi. Its peak came in 2021, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ruairi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ruairi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,595 | 17 | #5,570 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,412 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,144 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,818 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,930 | 17 | #5,511 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,831 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,704 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,693 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,701 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,509 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,244 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,656 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,873 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,538 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,979 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,911 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,859 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,669 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,768 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,543 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,738 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,516 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,946 |
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| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,673 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruairi mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Ruairi in 2025?
Ruairi ranked #5,570 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ruairi?
301 babies have been named Ruairi in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ruairi most popular?
Ruairi peaked in 2021, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Ruairi a boy or girl name?
Ruairi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ruairi rising or falling?
Ruairi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.