Total births
1,033
Girls' name · since 1912
Ardeth
Ardeth has 1,033 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1930 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,033
- total births
- 1912–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Ardeth sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,033 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Ardeth recorded 1,033 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1963.
- 1,033 total births
- 1912–1963 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,033 girls have been named Ardeth since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1963.
- 1,033
- total births
- 1912–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Ardeth was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
121 babies were named Ardeth in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Ardeth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ardeth splits its recorded history at 1935: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1930 peak of 121 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ardeth at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ardeth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1963
- Peak year (1930)
- 121
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Ardeth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ardeth's strongest decade.
450 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Ardeth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 113
1910s
113 births
- 1920s
1920s
247 births
- 1930s
1930s
450 births
- 1940s 152
1940s
152 births
- 1950s 61
1950s
61 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 450 births (44% of all-time use).
How Ardeth 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 Ardeth's total volume
Ardeth vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardeth by state
Where Ardeth concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 41 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 36 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 31 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #5 | California | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 14 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Nebraska | | 13 | 1.3% |
| #8 | New York | | 8 | 0.8% |
Michigan share of Ardeth's total US births 4.0%
Even split
41 of 1,033 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Ardeth appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardeth? ▼
Ardeth has been given to 1,033 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1963. 121 babies were born in 1930, its single highest year.
When was Ardeth most popular? ▼
Ardeth was most popular in the 1930s decade with 450 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Ardeth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardeth are Michigan (41 births), Iowa (36 births), Pennsylvania (31 births).
How long has the name Ardeth been used? ▼
Records for Ardeth go back to 1912, giving 52 years of history through 1963.
What names are similar to Ardeth? ▼
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 Ardeth's data
- Ardeth's decade-level peak was the 1930s (450 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Ardeths (41 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 Ardeth
Nearby Names Like Ardeth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardeth
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 Ardeth side by side: Ardeth vs Arden Ardeth vs Ardis Ardeth 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, 1912–1963 (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. "Ardeth: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,033 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardeth. 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 Ardeth 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.