1,739births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · Scotland
#73Scotland 2025
Ruairidh is a boy name family recorded 1,739 times in 2 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#73 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2024, at 234.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ruairidh
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruairidh | English | 1,566 | 🏴 Scotland | #73 | 2024 | ▲ 150 % |
| Ruairidh | English | 173 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2019 | new |
Questions about Ruairidh
How popular is the name Ruairidh?
In 2025 it ranked #73 in Scotland. Official registers record 1,739 births across 2 countries.
When was Ruairidh most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2024, at 234.9 births per 100,000.
Is Ruairidh a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ruairidh is a boy name.