Ruhi
Every Ruhi since 1989 — 1,333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ruhi
Ruhi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,115 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,333 American babies have been named Ruhi. Its peak came in 2020, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ruhi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ruhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #2,115 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,881 |
| 2023 | 78 | #2,351 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,340 |
| 2021 | 78 | #2,342 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1,838 |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,228 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,900 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,424 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,691 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,376 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,803 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,624 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,226 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,331 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,215 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,680 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,990 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,279 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,070 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,196 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,926 |
| 2003 | 20 | #6,001 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,078 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,248 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,437 |
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Famous people named Ruhi
- Ruhi Sarıalp Athlete · 1924–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ruhi in 2025?
Ruhi ranked #2,115 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ruhi?
1,333 babies have been named Ruhi in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ruhi most popular?
Ruhi peaked in 2020, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Ruhi a boy or girl name?
Ruhi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ruhi rising or falling?
Ruhi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ruhi?
Well-known people named Ruhi include Ruhi Sarıalp (athlete).