boy's name
Rhun
REEN (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 62
Rhun is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2022 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Rhun is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rhun Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Rhun?
In 2022, Rhun was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales 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 Rhun
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rhun Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rhun over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rhun
- Welsh REEN
Sibling Names for Rhun
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rhun — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rhun
How popular is the name Rhun?
In 2022, Rhun was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Rhun a girl's or a boy's name?
Rhun is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rhun?
Rhun has 1 syllable.
When was Rhun most popular?
Rhun peaked in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.