Ruta
girl nameRuta entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #2306 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#2306
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3957 |
| 1960s | #3911 |
| 1970s | #6956 |
| 1980s | #9080 |
| 1990s | #11176 |
| 2000s | #14741 |
| 2010s | #15902 |
| 2020s | #13625 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ruta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruta alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruta in 2025?
- Ruta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruta most popular?
- Ruta peaked in 1964, reaching #2306 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruta with classmates?
- Ruta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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