Rumi
Every Rumi since 2002 — 1,624 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rumi
Rumi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,283 in 2025 with 175 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,624 American babies have been named Rumi — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 256 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 Rumi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rumi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 | #1,283 | 81 | #1,931 |
| 2024 | 118 | #1,728 | 69 | #2,154 |
| 2023 | 103 | #1,932 | 63 | #2,270 |
| 2022 | 107 | #1,894 | 57 | #2,462 |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,116 | 64 | #2,216 |
| 2020 | 80 | #2,254 | 60 | #2,285 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,625 | 52 | #2,548 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,604 | 51 | #2,541 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,030 | 32 | #3,504 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,965 | 25 | #4,177 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,961 | 20 | #4,860 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,245 | 10 | #8,013 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,428 | 10 | #7,987 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,302 | 12 | #6,953 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,968 | 11 | #7,407 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,568 | 10 | #8,017 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,642 | 8 | #9,698 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,274 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,677 | 9 | #8,783 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,457 | 6 | #11,772 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,940 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,741 |
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| 2002 | 6 | #15,024 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rumi
- Rumi Writer · 1207–1273
- Rumi Utsugi Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rumi in 2025?
Rumi ranked #1,283 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 175 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rumi?
1,624 babies have been named Rumi in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rumi most popular?
Rumi peaked in 2025, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Rumi a boy or girl name?
Rumi is used for both: about 59% of babies named Rumi have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Rumi rising or falling?
Rumi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rumi?
Well-known people named Rumi include Rumi (writer), Rumi Utsugi (soccer player).