Ru
girl nameRu entered the US charts in 2022, peaked at #12197 in 2023, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2022–2025
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rank today
#12197
peak (2023)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2020s | #13752 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ru are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Ru is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Rus are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ru in 2025?
- Ru is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ru most popular?
- Ru peaked in 2023, reaching #12197 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ru with classmates?
- Ru will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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