Ruairi
Ruairi first appears in US records in 1988. It peaked in 2022, when 21 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 17.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ruairi popular?
Rising Ruairi has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 99 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 91 | |
| 2000s | 60 | |
| 1990s | 33 | |
| 1980s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ruairi mean?
Ruairí means “red king” in Irish.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruairi mean?
Ruairi means Red king. Ruairí means “red king” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Ruairi?
Ruairi is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Ruairi?
Ruairi is pronounced “ROO-ree.”
Is Ruairi a boy or a girl name?
Ruairi is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ruairi a popular name right now?
Ruairi has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ruairi?
In 2025, Ruairi ranked #5570 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ruairi most popular?
Ruairi was most popular in 2022, when about 21 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ruairi?
Names similar to Ruairi include Faolan, Lorcan, Darragh, Phelan, Colm.
What names go well with Ruairi?
Irish names that pair well with Ruairi include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.