Ruthel
girl nameRuthel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2872 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2872
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3744 |
| 1920s | #3843 |
| 1930s | #3653 |
| 1940s | #4486 |
| 1950s | #5828 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ruthel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ruthel alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruthel in 2025?
- Ruthel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruthel most popular?
- Ruthel peaked in 1926, reaching #2872 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruthel with classmates?
- Ruthel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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