Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1916
Ruskin
Ruskin has 10 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1916–1979
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Ruskin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 10 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Ruskin recorded 10 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1979.
- 10 total births
- 1916–1979 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Ruskin since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1979.
- 10
- total births
- 1916–1979
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Ruskin was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
5 babies were named Ruskin in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Ruskin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ruskin's full recorded timeline at 1979, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births.
Ruskin at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Ruskin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1979
- Peak year (1916)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Ruskin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ruskin's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Ruskin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruskin? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 10 babies named Ruskin. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 5 births.
When was Ruskin most popular? ▼
Ruskin was most popular in the 1910s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Ruskin been used? ▼
Ruskin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 64 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Ruskin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Russell, Rusty, Russel, Russ, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ruskin's data
- Ruskin's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ruskin
Nearby Names Like Ruskin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruskin
Russell Boy
#367 359,780 births
Rusty Boy
#3354 17,802 births
Russel Boy
#4434 16,610 births
Russ Boy
#6215 6,131 births
Rush Boy
#1487 3,438 births
Compare Ruskin side by side: Ruskin vs Russell Ruskin vs Rusty Ruskin vs Russel
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, 1916–1979 (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. "Ruskin: Baby Name Since 1916 - 10 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruskin. 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 Ruskin 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.