Ruan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ruan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 75 babies have been named Ruan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,161 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,161
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Ruan
Ruan is a boy name .
Ruan is currently ranked #10,161 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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