Total births
802
Girls' name · since 1912
Ardyth
Ardyth has 802 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1935 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 802
- total births
- 1912–1968
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
802 girls have been named Ardyth since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ardyth recorded 802 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 1968.
- 802 total births
- 1912–1968 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
802 girls have been named Ardyth since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1968.
- 802
- total births
- 1912–1968
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Ardyth was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
35 babies were named Ardyth in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Ardyth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ardyth's full recorded timeline at 1938, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1935 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ardyth at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ardyth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1968
- Peak year (1935)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Ardyth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ardyth's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Ardyth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 70
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
187 births
- 1930s
1930s
238 births
- 1940s
1940s
179 births
- 1950s
1950s
102 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 238 births (30% of all-time use).
How Ardyth 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 Ardyth's total volume
Ardyth vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardyth by state
Where Ardyth concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | North Dakota | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
Iowa share of Ardyth's total US births 1.5%
Even split
12 of 802 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardyth? ▼
802 babies have been named Ardyth since 1912. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1935 with 35 births.
When was Ardyth most popular? ▼
Ardyth was most popular in the 1930s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Ardyth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardyth are Iowa (12 births), Minnesota (6 births), North Dakota (6 births).
How long has the name Ardyth been used? ▼
Records for Ardyth go back to 1912, giving 57 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Ardyth? ▼
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 Ardyth's data
- Ardyth's decade-level peak was the 1930s (238 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Ardyths (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa 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 Ardyth
Nearby Names Like Ardyth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardyth
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 Ardyth side by side: Ardyth vs Arden Ardyth vs Ardis Ardyth vs Ardith
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–1968 (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. "Ardyth: Baby Name Since 1912 - 802 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardyth. 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 Ardyth 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 July 2026.