NAME PROFILE
Rui
Derived as a modern American variant likely linked to Tyrone, meaning "land of the yew tree" or "from the land of Owen." It represents a person with a strong, grounded character and a natural sense of leadership and individuality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 972 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 42%MA — 23%NJ — 19%WA — 8%NY — 8%
Notable People
Tywon Lawson (NBA player with the Denver Nuggets) · Tywon Malone (Collegiate dual-sport athlete for Ole Miss) · Tywon Knight (Voice actor in various animated projects) · Tywon Hubbard (Business consultant and author) · Tywon Jenkins (Professional chef and culinary educator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Ty
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