Total births
24
Girls' name · since 1932
Ruthine
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Ruthine, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1932–1953
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Ruthine sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 24 recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Ruthine recorded 24 times among girls since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1953.
- 24 total births
- 1932–1953 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
24 girls have been named Ruthine since 1932, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1953.
- 24
- total births
- 1932–1953
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Ruthine was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ruthine in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Ruthine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruthine splits its recorded history at 1950: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1932 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruthine at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Ruthine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1953
- Peak year (1932)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Ruthine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Ruthine's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Ruthine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 12 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruthine? ▼
Since 1932, Social Security records show 24 babies named Ruthine. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 7 births.
When was Ruthine most popular? ▼
Ruthine was most popular in the 1930s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
How long has the name Ruthine been used? ▼
Records for Ruthine go back to 1932, giving 22 years of history through 1953.
What names are similar to Ruthine? ▼
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 Ruthine's data
- Ruthine's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1950s (12) -- 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 Ruthine
Nearby Names Like Ruthine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruthine
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 Ruthine side by side: Ruthine vs Ruth Ruthine vs Ruthie Ruthine vs Ruthann
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, 1932–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ruthine: Baby Name Since 1932 - 24 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruthine. 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 Ruthine 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.