Boy · #4,401 in 2026

Ruslan

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

Current Rank

#4,401

Peak Rank

#3,423 (2018)

Total Babies

638

5-Yr Trend

-2%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#3423

Peak Rank

638

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruslan

Ruslan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 29 Ruslans were born — ranking #3,706 that year. As of 2026, Ruslan ranks #4,401 for baby boys with 24 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 638 Ruslans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ruslan

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

Rustling
Roslin
Rosslyn
Wrestling
Rison
Roslyn
Russin
Roselyn
Rylan
Racine
Rason
Rollen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruslan

What does the name Ruslan mean?

Ruslan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruslan in 2026?

In 2026, Ruslan ranks #4,401 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruslan most popular?

Ruslan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,423 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

Ruslan has historically been most popular in Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ruslan.

Is Ruslan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ruslan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruslan include Shahid, Tomer, Zaccary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruslan

Ruslan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 638 births in the dataset. Ruslan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,423. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruslan'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.