Ruairi
A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning red king; red-haired ruler.
Babies a year
77
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#497
77 babies · up from #545
In 2025, 77 babies in England and Wales were named Ruairi. In the US, 8 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 13 in 2015.
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