Rui

Boy name

Rui has been given to 972 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 34,859 boys was named Rui.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

972

Peak year

2024 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1967

10-year trend

▲ +211%

Gender split

9% girls / 91% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rui — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rubigirl

9,065 babies since 1957

Ruegirl

1,884 babies since 1896

Rumiunisex

1,624 babies since 2002

Ruhigirl

1,333 babies since 1989

Rudiunisex

1,246 babies since 1931

Reiunisex

1,028 babies since 1974

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rui.

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972 babies since 1987

Tafariboy

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Remmyunisex

970 babies since 1997

Avivunisex

975 babies since 1976

Kaydeunisex

975 babies since 1985

Mouhamedboy

976 babies since 1993

Kaviboy

968 babies since 1984

Gershonboy

977 babies since 1915

FAQ

How popular is the name Rui?

Rui has been given to 972 babies in the U.S. since 1967. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rui peak?

Rui peaked in 2024, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Rui a girl or boy name?

Rui is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Rui are boys).

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