Ruther
girl nameRuther entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1541 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1541
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2700 |
| 1920s | #1986 |
| 1930s | #2145 |
| 1940s | #3082 |
| 1950s | #4273 |
| 1960s | #6767 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ruther are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruther alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruther in 2025?
- Ruther is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruther most popular?
- Ruther peaked in 1926, reaching #1541 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruther with classmates?
- Ruther will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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