Boy nameCurrently #6,730 in the USRising
Ruairi
3 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ruairi's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ruairi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ruairi |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Ruairi through the decades
- Ruairi peaked in 2021, when 23 babies were named Ruairi in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ruairi has risen 93% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ruairi currently ranks #6,730 in the US and is on the rise.