Ruslan
Ruslan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Lion.
Origin and history
Ruslan is a Slavic name with ancient Turkic roots, widely popular in Eastern Europe and Russia. It derives from the Turkic word 'arslan', meaning lion. In the United States, it is a uncommon but steadily given name among diverse populations.
Popularity in the United States
622 babies in the United States have been named Ruslan since 1880. It ranks #4054 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- WA (37 %)
- CA (24.7 %)
- FL (16.4 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Ruslan
- Ruslan Pukhov: Defense Analyst, Executive
- Ruslan Fedotenko: Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- Alexander Pushkin helped popularize the name across Eastern Europe with his famous 1820 epic poem 'Ruslan and Ludmila'.
- The name entered Slavic languages through trade and cultural contact with Turkic peoples, adapting the word 'Arslan'.