How Many People Are Named Ruslan?

Complete statistics for the name Ruslan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ruslan
Very Rare
Slavic

Ruslan, a very rare male name, is held by just 583 people in the US today, making up 1 in 566,415 Americans. The majority of those named Ruslan are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~583
Living in US
1 in 566,415
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Heroic warrior
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Monday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Brave Determined Strong
22
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders, destined for great achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,378,069
Worldwide Bearers
#562
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
737,944
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
164,660
🇺🇦 Ukraine
151,164
🇮🇩 Indonesia
91,707
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
75,109
🇧🇾 Belarus
33,233
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
29,845
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
23,893
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
20,029
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
13,343

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
583 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
542
Would be under 30 (92%)
48
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 590 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ruslan Through the Generations

Ruslan has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 29 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ruslan is 15, with 542 individuals under 30 years old. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with only 48 people aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Washington 27
California 18
Florida 12
New York 5
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Ruslan

Ruslan is a masculine given name, a variant of the Turkic word aslan or arslan, meaning 'lion'. The name was popularized in the Russian Empire by the poem of Alexander Pushkin, Ruslan and Ludmila. Earlier, a version Yeruslan was attested. There is no established opinion whether one name was derived from another.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ruslan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ruslan's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Ruslan

How Many People Have the Name Ruslan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 583 people in the United States currently share the name Ruslan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 566,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ruslan a Common or Rare Name?

Ruslan 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.

What Does the Name Ruslan Mean?

Ruslan means "heroic warrior" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ruslan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ruslan Most Popular?

The name Ruslan reached peak popularity in 2018, with 29 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 Ruslan?

Approximately 583 people named Ruslan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 590. That works out to roughly 1 in 566,415 Americans.

Is Ruslan a rare name?

Ruslan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 566,415 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ruslan mean?

Ruslan means "heroic warrior" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Ruslan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ruslan are male and 0% are female.

When was Ruslan most popular?

Ruslan peaked in 2018 with 29 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US583
All-Time Births590
1 in X1 in 566,415
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2018
World Rank#562
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.