Ruthellen
girl nameRuthellen entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2572 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2572
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3869 |
| 1920s | #4037 |
| 1940s | #3724 |
| 1950s | #5460 |
| 1960s | #5619 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ruthellen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ruthellen alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruthellen in 2025?
- Ruthellen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruthellen most popular?
- Ruthellen peaked in 1940, reaching #2572 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruthellen with classmates?
- Ruthellen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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