Ruel
boy name#6143 in 2025Ruel entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #650 in 1893, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#6143
rank today
#650
peak (1893)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #932 |
| 1890s | #887 |
| 1900s | #984 |
| 1910s | #1165 |
| 1920s | #1182 |
| 1930s | #1371 |
| 1940s | #1709 |
| 1950s | #2036 |
| 1960s | #2555 |
| 1970s | #3566 |
| 1980s | #4998 |
| 1990s | #5967 |
| 2000s | #8352 |
| 2010s | #8204 |
| 2020s | #8440 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Ruel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruel alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruel in 2025?
- Ruel ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ruel most popular?
- Ruel peaked in 1893, reaching #650 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ruel with classmates?
- Ruel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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