Ruhan
Every Ruhan since 2005 — 305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ruhan
Ruhan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,378 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 305 American babies have been named Ruhan. Its peak came in 2019, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ruhan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ruhan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,378 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,128 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,646 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,089 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,604 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,224 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,782 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,634 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,013 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,588 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,458 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,540 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,896 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,504 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,027 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,200 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,625 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ruhan in 2025?
Ruhan ranked #6,378 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ruhan?
305 babies have been named Ruhan in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ruhan most popular?
Ruhan peaked in 2019, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Ruhan a boy or girl name?
Ruhan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ruhan rising or falling?
Ruhan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.