Rutha
girl nameRutha entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #748 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#748
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1002 |
| 1890s | #1198 |
| 1900s | #1315 |
| 1910s | #1284 |
| 1920s | #895 |
| 1930s | #876 |
| 1940s | #1126 |
| 1950s | #1802 |
| 1960s | #3817 |
| 1970s | #6782 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Rutha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rutha alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rutha in 2025?
- Rutha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rutha most popular?
- Rutha peaked in 1932, reaching #748 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rutha with classmates?
- Rutha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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