2,309births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Scotland
#52Scotland 2025
Ruaridh is a boy name family recorded 2,309 times in 3 countries since 1978. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#52 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2022, at 253.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ruaridh
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruaridh | English | 1,993 | 🏴 Scotland | #52 | 2022 | ▲ 8 % |
| Ruaridh | English | 311 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1466 | 2025 | ▲ 121 % |
| Ruaridh | English | 5 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Ruaridh
How popular is the name Ruaridh?
In 2025 it ranked #52 in Scotland. Official registers record 2,309 births across 3 countries.
When was Ruaridh most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2022, at 253.0 births per 100,000.
Is Ruaridh a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ruaridh is a boy name.