boy's name
Ruiz
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 35
Ruiz is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Ruiz is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1971, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ruiz over time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1970s. The striped bar is the 1970s, still in progress — it covers 1970 to 1974, not a full ten years.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s (to 1974) | 25 |
How popular is Ruiz?
In 1974, Ruiz was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Ruiz is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Ruiz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Ruiz also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ruiz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Ruiz
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Ruiz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Ruiz
How popular is the name Ruiz?
In 1974, Ruiz was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Ruiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruiz is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ruiz?
Ruiz has 2 syllables.
When was Ruiz most popular?
Ruiz peaked in 1971, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.