Total births
7,098
Girls' name · since 1906
Ruthann
Since 1906, U.S. Social Security records show 7,098 babies named Ruthann, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4307
- among girls today
- 7,098
- born since 1906
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ruthann is the #4307 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 7,098 recorded since 1906.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ruthann has been recorded 7,098 times among girls since 1906, currently ranked #4307 nationally and more common than 76% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 2025.
- #4307 among girls today
- 7,098 born since 1906
- 1940s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ruthann is currently the #4307 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 7,098 born since 1906, peaking in the 1940s.
- #4307
- among girls today
- 7,098
- born since 1906
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Ruthann vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4307
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
1940s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Ruthann was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
258 babies were named Ruthann in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
How Ruthann compares
7,098 Top 11% higher than 89% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ruthann's all-time total is 19x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ruthann | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,098 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 258 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ruthann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruthann splits its recorded history at 1969: 25% of all births land in the more recent half, 75% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1906 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1943 peak of 258 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruthann at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1943
Current rank
#4,307
Active since
1906
Ruthann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–2025
- Peak year (1943)
- 258
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Ruthann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Ruthann's strongest decade.
2,190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Ruthann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 59
1910s
59 births
- 1920s 269
1920s
269 births
- 1930s 792
1930s
792 births
- 1940s
1940s
2,190 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,055 births
- 1960s
1960s
996 births
- 1970s 413
1970s
413 births
- 1980s 362
1980s
362 births
- 1990s 243
1990s
243 births
- 2000s 284
2000s
284 births
- 2010s 277
2010s
277 births
- 2020s 153
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 2,190 births (31% of all-time use).
How Ruthann 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 Ruthann's total volume
Ruthann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ruthann by state
Where Ruthann concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 904 | 12.7% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 587 | 8.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 467 | 6.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 437 | 6.2% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 393 | 5.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 339 | 4.8% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 215 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 185 | 2.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Ruthann's total US births 12.7%
Even split
904 of 7,098 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Ruthann appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruthann? ▼
7,098 babies have been named Ruthann since 1906. It currently ranks #4307 among girls. The peak year was 1943 with 258 births.
When was Ruthann most popular? ▼
Ruthann was most popular in the 1940s decade with 2,190 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Ruthann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ruthann are Pennsylvania (904 births), Michigan (587 births), New York (467 births).
How long has the name Ruthann been used? ▼
Records for Ruthann go back to 1906, giving 120 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ruthann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruth, Ruthie, Rutha, Ruthanne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ruthann's data
- Ruthann's decade-level peak was the 1940s (2,190 total births); usage has since declined to 153 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Ruthanns (904 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Ruthann
Nearby Names Like Ruthann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruthann
Ruth Girl
#171 836,122 births
Ruthie Girl
#878 22,624 births
Rutha Girl
2,799 births
Ruthanne Girl
#6966 2,685 births
Ruthe Girl
1,949 births
Compare Ruthann side by side: Ruthann vs Ruth Ruthann vs Ruthie Ruthann vs Rutha
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ruthann
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Tyra #4309
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Katherin #4304
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Royce #4310
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Gisela #4311
4,246 births · Peak 1995
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, 1906–2025 (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. "Ruthann: #4307 Girls' Name - 7,098 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruthann. 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 Ruthann 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.