How Many People Are Named Rui?
Complete statistics for the name Rui: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rui is a very rare male name, with only 885 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 372,877 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 67% of those named Rui being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 913 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rui Through the Generations
Rui has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 71 births, and currently, the average age of people named Rui is 22. The majority of Ruis are young, with 615 under 30, while 298 are aged between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This trend suggests that Rui is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rui
Rui is a Portuguese male given name, a Japanese unisex name, and a Chinese unisex name component.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rui's Portuguese roots
📄 About the Name Rui
How Many People Have the Name Rui?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 583 people in the United States currently share the name Rui. That works out to roughly 1 in every 568,524 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rui a Common or Rare Name?
Rui is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rui in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Rui Most Popular?
The name Rui reached peak popularity in 2024, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rui?
Approximately 583 people named Rui live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 583. That works out to roughly 1 in 568,524 Americans.
Is Rui a rare name?
Rui is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 568,524 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rui mean?
The meaning and origin of Rui are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rui more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Rui are male and 8% are female.
When was Rui most popular?
Rui peaked in 2024 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.