Total births
117
Girls' name · since 1919
Runette
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 117 babies named Runette, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 117
- total births
- 1919–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
117 girls have been named Runette since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Runette has been recorded 117 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1963.
- 117 total births
- 1919–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
117 girls have been named Runette since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 117
- total births
- 1919–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Runette was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
9 babies were named Runette in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Runette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Runette splits its recorded history at 1941: 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 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Runette at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Runette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1963
- Peak year (1935)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Runette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Runette's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Runette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
33 births
- 1930s
1930s
22 births
- 1940s
1940s
25 births
- 1950s
1950s
21 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 33 births (28% of all-time use).
Runette by state
Where Runette concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 11 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 4.3% |
South Carolina share of Runette's total US births 9.4%
Even split
11 of 117 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Runette? ▼
117 babies have been named Runette since 1919. It was last recorded in 1963. The peak year was 1935 with 9 births.
When was Runette most popular? ▼
Runette was most popular in the 1920s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Runette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Runette are South Carolina (11 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Runette been used? ▼
Records for Runette go back to 1919, giving 45 years of history through 1963.
What names are similar to Runette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Runa, Runell, Rune, Runelle, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Runette's data
- Runette's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 1960s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Runettes (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Runette
Nearby Names Like Runette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Runette
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Runell Girl
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Rune Girl
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Runelle Girl
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Runda Girl
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Compare Runette side by side: Runette vs Runa Runette vs Runell Runette vs Rune
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, 1919–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Runette: Baby Name Since 1919 - 117 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/runette. 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 Runette 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.