boy's name
Rhuaridh
ROO-ree (Scottish Gaelic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 34
Rhuaridh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #732. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2011, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rhuaridh Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 3 |
How Popular Is Rhuaridh?
In 2023, Rhuaridh was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #732 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rhuaridh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rhuaridh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rhuaridh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rhuaridh
- Scottish Gaelic ROO-ree
Sibling Names for Rhuaridh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rhuaridh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rhuaridh
How popular is the name Rhuaridh?
In 2023, Rhuaridh was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #732 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Rhuaridh a girl's or a boy's name?
Rhuaridh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rhuaridh?
Rhuaridh has 2 syllables.
When was Rhuaridh most popular?
Rhuaridh peaked in 2011, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.