Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Ruel
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1915
Peak births
49
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ruel
How many people are named Ruel?
An estimated 707 living Americans are named Ruel.
How rare is Ruel?
Ruel is very rare among babies today, with 14 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 71.4% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Ruel?
The median age of a living American named Ruel is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 66 years old.
Is Ruel still popular?
Yes — Ruel is currently rising in popularity, with 14 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
1882Peak 19152025
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
71.4%
2025
14
All-time
1,921