Boy · #3,398 in 2026

Ruhaan

Name: Popularity of the name Ruhaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ruhaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,398

Peak Rank

#3,052 (2023)

Total Babies

464

5-Yr Trend

+28%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3052

Peak Rank

464

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruhaan

Ruhaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 40 Ruhaans were born — ranking #3,052 that year. As of 2026, Ruhaan ranks #3,398 for baby boys with 35 births, rising sharply (+28% over the past five years). In total, more than 464 Ruhaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ruhaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ruhaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ruban
Ruan
Rahan
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Rutin
Rutan
Rihanna
Reuben
Radon
Raison
Raheem
Rahim

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruhaan

What does the name Ruhaan mean?

Ruhaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruhaan in 2026?

In 2026, Ruhaan ranks #3,398 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruhaan most popular?

Ruhaan reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,052 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ruhaan most popular?

Ruhaan has historically been most popular in New York, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ruhaan.

Is Ruhaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ruhaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ruhaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruhaan include Zubair, Caio, Owais. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruhaan

Ruhaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 464 births in the dataset. Ruhaan's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruhaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.