Total births
60
Girls' name · since 1921
Ruthene
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 60 babies named Ruthene, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 60
- total births
- 1921–1949
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
60 girls have been named Ruthene since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ruthene has been recorded 60 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1949.
- 60 total births
- 1921–1949 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
60 girls have been named Ruthene since 1921, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1949.
- 60
- total births
- 1921–1949
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Ruthene was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
9 babies were named Ruthene in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Ruthene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruthene splits its recorded history at 1937: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruthene at a glance
Last recorded 1949Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Ruthene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1949
- Peak year (1928)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Ruthene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ruthene's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Ruthene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
15 births
- 1930s
1930s
24 births
- 1940s
1940s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 24 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruthene? ▼
Ruthene has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1949. 9 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Ruthene most popular? ▼
Ruthene was most popular in the 1930s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Ruthene been used? ▼
Records for Ruthene go back to 1921, giving 29 years of history through 1949.
What names are similar to Ruthene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruth, Ruthie, Ruthann, Rutha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ruthene's data
- Ruthene's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1940s (21) -- 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 Ruthene
Nearby Names Like Ruthene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruthene
Ruth Girl
#171 836,122 births
Ruthie Girl
#878 22,624 births
Ruthann Girl
#4307 7,098 births
Rutha Girl
2,799 births
Ruthanne Girl
#6966 2,685 births
Compare Ruthene side by side: Ruthene vs Ruth Ruthene vs Ruthie Ruthene vs Ruthann
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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, 1921–1949 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ruthene: Baby Name Since 1921 - 60 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruthene. 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 Ruthene 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.