Total births
379
Girls' name · since 1976
Ruchi
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 379 babies named Ruchi, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 379
- total births
- 1976–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Ruchi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 379 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Ruchi recorded 379 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- 379 total births
- 1976–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
379 girls have been named Ruchi since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 379
- total births
- 1976–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Ruchi was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
21 babies were named Ruchi in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Ruchi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruchi splits its recorded history at 1995: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruchi at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Ruchi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Ruchi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ruchi's strongest decade.
149 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Ruchi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
149 births
- 2000s
2000s
111 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 149 births (39% of all-time use).
Ruchi by state
Where Ruchi concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Ruchi's total US births 2.6%
Even split
10 of 379 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruchi? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 379 babies named Ruchi. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 21 births.
When was Ruchi most popular? ▼
Ruchi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 149 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Ruchi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ruchi are California (10 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Ruchi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ruchi since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ruchi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruchy, Ruchel, Ruchama, Rucha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ruchi's data
- Ruchi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (149 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ruchis (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ruchi
Nearby Names Like Ruchi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruchi
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Ruchel Girl
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Ruchama Girl
#9778 316 births
Rucha Girl
96 births
Ruchika Girl
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Compare Ruchi side by side: Ruchi vs Ruchy Ruchi vs Ruchel Ruchi vs Ruchama
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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, 1976–2025 (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. "Ruchi: Baby Name Since 1976 - 379 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruchi. 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 Ruchi 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.