Rus

Pronunciation: [ r-UHS ]

Rus is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,163 in the US.

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Girl Name #9,163 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Rus is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-UHS.

Parents who love the name Rus often also consider Maisa, Sumner, Parris .

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Historical Record

Rus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.

Over 75 babies have been named Rus in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Rus is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,163 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#9,163
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,163
Total SSA Count
12

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Rus is also used as a boy name, ranked #18954.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rus

Is Rus a boy or girl name?
Rus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9163. As a boy name, it is ranked #18954. Rus is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Rus?
Rus is pronounced r-UHS.
How popular is the name Rus?
Rus is currently ranked #9163 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Rus a common or rare name?
Rus is an uncommon name, ranked #9163 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Rus?
Rus pairs well with Maisa, Sumner, Parris, Asmara in style and sound.

About the Name Rus

Rus is a girl name .

Is Rus a boy or girl name? Rus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,163 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,954. Rus is more commonly used as a girl name.

Rus is currently ranked #9,163 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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