Ruthe
girl nameRuthe entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #673 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#673
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1488 |
| 1900s | #1498 |
| 1910s | #1079 |
| 1920s | #815 |
| 1930s | #1449 |
| 1940s | #2318 |
| 1950s | #3512 |
| 1960s | #5092 |
| 1970s | #7393 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ruthe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruthe alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruthe in 2025?
- Ruthe is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruthe most popular?
- Ruthe peaked in 1924, reaching #673 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruthe with classmates?
- Ruthe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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