Rui
Rui is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Famous ruler or powerful king, derived from Rodrigo (Roderick).
Origin and history
Rui is a classic Portuguese short form of Rodrigo, which originates from the Germanic name Roderick. It is also used in Japanese culture as a independent given name with various kanji meanings. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, though its usage has increased in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
887 babies in the United States have been named Rui since 1880. It ranks #3791 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1663.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.3 %)
- MA (20.4 %)
- NJ (16.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- WA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 123 |
| 2010-2019 | 176 |
| 2020-2029 | 264 |
Famous people named Rui
- Rui Hachimura: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Rui Patricio: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Rui Silva: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Rui originated as a traditional medieval Portuguese hypocoristic form of Rodrigo.
- Besides its Portuguese roots, Rui is a popular Japanese name written with various kanji combinations.