Rurik Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Norse
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rurik means 'famous ruler' and is of Norse origin.
Meaning of the Name Rurik
Rurik is a Slavic name of Norse origin. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse name Hróðrekr, meaning 'famous ruler'. The name Rurik has significant historical importance as it is associated with the legendary Varangian warrior and founder of the Rurik dynasty, who established the first East Slavic state in the 9th century. Rurik has since become a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries.
Popularity of the Name Rurik
The popularity for the name Rurik peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 8 births, which ranked number 20,096 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Rurik had the most male births in 2022 with 8, which ranked number 8,933 out of 14,255 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Rurik
Popularity of Rurik by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rurik. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rurik in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rurik is a great pick!
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