Girl · #6,244 in 2026

Ruthell

Name: Popularity of the name Ruthell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ruthell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,244

Peak Rank

#2,474 (1926)

Total Babies

234

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1959

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#2474

Peak Rank

234

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruthell

Ruthell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 14 Ruthells were born — ranking #2,474 that year. As of 2026, Ruthell ranks #6,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 234 Ruthells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ruthell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ruthell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rethel
Russell
Rustle
Ruffle
Russel
Ruckle
Rummel
Ruttle
Racle
Rusle
Rummell
Wrestle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruthell

What does the name Ruthell mean?

Ruthell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruthell in 2026?

In 2026, Ruthell ranks #6,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruthell most popular?

Ruthell reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #2,474 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Ruthell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ruthell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ruthell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruthell include Zeda, Cipriana, Gaynel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruthell

Ruthell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 234 births in the dataset. Ruthell's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #2,474. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruthell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.