Girl · #4,851 in 2026

Ruthmae

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

Current Rank

#4,851

Peak Rank

#4,464 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1926

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#4464

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruthmae

Ruthmae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 6 Ruthmaes were born — ranking #4,464 that year. As of 2026, Ruthmae ranks #4,851 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Ruthmaes 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

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Names that sound like Ruthmae

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

Room
Ruth
Ruthie
Rhume
Roome
Rheum
Rhumb
Ruim
Reaume
Rheaume
Ruhm
Roum

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruthmae

What does the name Ruthmae mean?

Ruthmae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruthmae in 2026?

In 2026, Ruthmae ranks #4,851 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruthmae most popular?

Ruthmae reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #4,464 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Ruthmae a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ruthmae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruthmae include Truman, Lenner, Avinell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruthmae

Ruthmae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Ruthmae's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #4,464. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruthmae'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.