Total births
174
Girls' name · since 1919
Runell
174 babies named Runell in U.S. Social Security records since 1919, with the highest year being 1930. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 174
- total births
- 1919–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
174 girls have been named Runell since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Runell recorded 174 times among girls since 1919, 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 1919 to 1953.
- 174 total births
- 1919–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
174 girls have been named Runell since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 174
- total births
- 1919–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Runell was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
12 babies were named Runell in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Runell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Runell's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Runell at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Runell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1953
- Peak year (1930)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Runell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Runell's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Runell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
75 births
- 1930s
1930s
52 births
- 1940s
1940s
30 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 75 births (43% of all-time use).
Runell by state
Where Runell concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 23 | 13.2% |
Georgia share of Runell's total US births 13.2%
23 of 174 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Runell? ▼
174 babies have been named Runell since 1919. It was last recorded in 1953. The peak year was 1930 with 12 births.
When was Runell most popular? ▼
Runell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Runell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Runell are Georgia (23 births).
How long has the name Runell been used? ▼
Runell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 35 years of data through 1953.
What names are similar to Runell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Runa, Rune, Runette, Runelle, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Runell's data
- Runell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Runells (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Runell
Nearby Names Like Runell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Runell
Runa Girl
#2846 624 births
Rune Girl
#6140 148 births
Runette Girl
117 births
Runelle Girl
38 births
Runda Girl
10 births
Compare Runell side by side: Runell vs Runa Runell vs Rune Runell vs Runette
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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, 1919–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Runell: Baby Name Since 1919 - 174 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/runell. 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 Runell 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.