Runette
girl nameRunette entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2926 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2926
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #4112 |
| 1930s | #3392 |
| 1940s | #4128 |
| 1950s | #5487 |
| 1960s | #6222 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Runette are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Runette alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Runette in 2025?
- Runette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Runette most popular?
- Runette peaked in 1935, reaching #2926 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Runette with classmates?
- Runette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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