Rui
boy name#2641 in 2025Rui entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #2050 in 1974, ranks #2641 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
#2641
rank today
#2050
peak (1974)
49
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3966 |
| 1970s | #2636 |
| 1980s | #4358 |
| 1990s | #6399 |
| 2000s | #6684 |
| 2010s | #5365 |
| 2020s | #2927 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rui has been most popular in CA, NY, WA.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Rui are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rui alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rui in 2025?
- Rui ranks #2641 among US boy names in 2025, with 49 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rui most popular?
- Rui peaked in 1974, reaching #2050 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rui with classmates?
- Rui will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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