Total births
1,326
Girls' name · since 1899
Ardath
Ardath has 1,326 recorded births since 1899 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,326
- total births
- 1899–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1,326 girls have been named Ardath since 1899, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ardath recorded 1,326 times among girls since 1899, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 1972.
- 1,326 total births
- 1899–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,326 girls have been named Ardath since 1899, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 1,326
- total births
- 1899–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Ardath was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
61 babies were named Ardath in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Ardath's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ardath's full recorded timeline at 1929, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1899, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1923 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ardath at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1899
Ardath popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–1972
- Peak year (1923)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Ardath popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 1915 (Ardath as boys' name)
Ardath by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ardath's strongest decade.
421 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Ardath births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 109
1900s
109 births
- 1910s
1910s
304 births
- 1920s
1920s
421 births
- 1930s
1930s
276 births
- 1940s 133
1940s
133 births
- 1950s 67
1950s
67 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 421 births (32% of all-time use).
How Ardath compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ardath's total volume
Ardath vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardath by state
Where Ardath concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 76 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
Michigan share of Ardath's total US births 5.7%
Even split
76 of 1,326 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardath? ▼
Since 1899, Social Security records show 1,326 babies named Ardath. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 61 births.
When was Ardath most popular? ▼
Ardath was most popular in the 1920s decade with 421 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Ardath most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardath are Michigan (76 births), Illinois (17 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Ardath been used? ▼
Records for Ardath go back to 1899, giving 74 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Ardath? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardis, Ardith, Ardella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ardath's data
- Ardath's decade-level peak was the 1920s (421 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Ardaths (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ardath
Nearby Names Like Ardath
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardath
Arden Girl
#1042 7,518 births
Ardis Girl
6,386 births
Ardith Girl
5,581 births
Ardella Girl
3,478 births
Ardell Girl
2,635 births
Compare Ardath side by side: Ardath vs Arden Ardath vs Ardis Ardath vs Ardith
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1899–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ardath: Baby Name Since 1899 - 1,326 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardath. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ardath draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.