Ruthella
girl nameRuthella entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2079 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2079
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2832 |
| 1920s | #2650 |
| 1930s | #3286 |
| 1940s | #4658 |
| 1950s | #5377 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ruthella are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ruthella alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruthella in 2025?
- Ruthella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruthella most popular?
- Ruthella peaked in 1920, reaching #2079 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruthella with classmates?
- Ruthella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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