5,866births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Northern Ireland
#38Northern Ireland 2025
Ruairi is a boy name family recorded 5,866 times in 5 countries since 1969. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#38 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 345.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ruairi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruairi | English | 2,750 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #67 | 2025 | ▲ 57 % |
| Ruairi | English | 1,198 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #38 | 2025 | ▲ 166 % |
| Ruairi | English | 1,181 | 🏴 England & Wales | #497 | 2023 | ▲ 155 % |
| Ruairi | English | 436 | 🏴 Scotland | #163 | 2024 | ▲ 342 % |
| Ruairi | English | 301 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5399 | 2025 | ▲ 82 % |
Names with a similar trajectory
Their popularity curve in Northern Ireland correlates closely with Ruairi's.
Questions about Ruairi
How popular is the name Ruairi?
In 2025 it ranked #38 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 5,866 births across 5 countries.
When was Ruairi most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2025, at 345.4 births per 100,000.
Is Ruairi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ruairi is a boy name.