Total births
2,799
Girls' name · since 1884
Rutha
Rutha has 2,799 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,799
- total births
- 1884–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Rutha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,799 recorded since 1884.
Social Security Administration records show Rutha recorded 2,799 times among girls since 1884, 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 1884 to 1975.
- 2,799 total births
- 1884–1975 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,799 girls have been named Rutha since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1975.
- 2,799
- total births
- 1884–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Rutha was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
87 babies were named Rutha in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Rutha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rutha's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1885, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rutha at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Rutha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1975
- Peak year (1925)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Rutha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rutha's strongest decade.
686 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Rutha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 17
1880s
17 births
- 1890s 61
1890s
61 births
- 1900s 100
1900s
100 births
- 1910s 265
1910s
265 births
- 1920s
1920s
686 births
- 1930s
1930s
637 births
- 1940s
1940s
531 births
- 1950s
1950s
359 births
- 1960s 128
1960s
128 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 686 births (25% of all-time use).
How Rutha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rutha's total volume
Rutha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rutha by state
Where Rutha concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 476 | 17.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 337 | 12.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 330 | 11.8% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 127 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 115 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Texas | | 83 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 81 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 18 | 0.6% |
Mississippi share of Rutha's total US births 17.0%
Even split
476 of 2,799 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Rutha appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rutha? ▼
Rutha has been given to 2,799 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1975. 87 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Rutha most popular? ▼
Rutha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 686 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Rutha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rutha are Mississippi (476 births), Georgia (337 births), Florida (330 births).
How long has the name Rutha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rutha since 1884 -- 92 years through the most recent 1975 data.
What names are similar to Rutha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruth, Ruthie, Ruthann, Ruthanne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rutha's data
- Rutha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (686 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Ruthas (476 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Rutha
Nearby Names Like Rutha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rutha
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Ruthie Girl
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Ruthann Girl
#4307 7,098 births
Ruthanne Girl
#6966 2,685 births
Ruthe Girl
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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, 1884–1975 (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. "Rutha: Baby Name Since 1884 - 2,799 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rutha. 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 Rutha 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.