boy's name
Ruy
ROOY (Spanish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 94
Ruy is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2007 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1968, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1968.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ruy Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Ruy?
In 1982, Ruy was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Ruy 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 Ruy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ruy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ruy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ruy
- Spanish ROOY
Sibling Names for Ruy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ruy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ruy
How popular is the name Ruy?
In 1982, Ruy was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Ruy a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ruy?
Ruy has 1 syllable.
When was Ruy most popular?
Ruy peaked in 1968, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.