Total births
425
Girls' name · since 1915
Ardythe
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 425 babies named Ardythe, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 425
- total births
- 1915–1962
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Ardythe is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 425 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ardythe has been recorded 425 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1962.
- 425 total births
- 1915–1962 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
425 girls have been named Ardythe since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1962.
- 425
- total births
- 1915–1962
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ardythe was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
21 babies were named Ardythe in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Ardythe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ardythe splits its recorded history at 1933: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1923 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1937 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ardythe at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Ardythe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1962
- Peak year (1937)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Ardythe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ardythe's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ardythe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 49
1910s
49 births
- 1920s
1920s
124 births
- 1930s
1930s
147 births
- 1940s
1940s
83 births
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 147 births (35% of all-time use).
Ardythe by state
Where Ardythe concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 5 | 1.2% |
Iowa share of Ardythe's total US births 1.2%
5 of 425 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardythe? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 425 babies named Ardythe. The most recent recorded year was 1962. Its busiest year on record was 1937, with 21 births.
When was Ardythe most popular? ▼
Ardythe was most popular in the 1930s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
Where is Ardythe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardythe are Iowa (5 births).
How long has the name Ardythe been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ardythe since 1915 -- 48 years through the most recent 1962 data.
What names are similar to Ardythe? ▼
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 Ardythe's data
- Ardythe's decade-level peak was the 1930s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Ardythes (5 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 Ardythe
Nearby Names Like Ardythe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardythe
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 Ardythe side by side: Ardythe vs Arden Ardythe vs Ardis Ardythe 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, 1915–1962 (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. "Ardythe: Baby Name Since 1915 - 425 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardythe. 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 Ardythe 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.