Ruel
2 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,926 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 1915 with 49 births
Most common in: Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
29 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ruel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #7055 | — |
| 2003 | #7831 | ↓776 |
| 2004 | #6138 | ↑1693 |
| 2005 | #8299 | ↓2161 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓4192 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↑5404 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↓992 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↓1630 |
| 2013 | #8118 | ↑1591 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑1811 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↓2509 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓880 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↑2560 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓1753 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓3133 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↑2308 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↑1946 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑30 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑481 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↑1114 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruel
Is Ruel a popular name?
Yes — Ruel currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ruel more common for boys or girls?
Ruel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ruel most popular?
Ruel peaked in 1915 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Ruel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ruel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ruel?
At least 1,955 babies have been recorded with the name Ruel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ruel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ruel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ruel include Romie, Roux.
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