How Many People Are Named Ruthann?

Complete statistics for the name Ruthann in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ruthann
Very Rare
7,071
Estimated People
1 in 46,669
1 in X Americans
1943
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,071 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 67

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 112
Colorado 5
Connecticut 44
Iowa 41
Illinois 339
Indiana 158
Massachusetts 215
Michigan 587
Minnesota 163
Missouri 54
New Jersey 393
New York 467
Ohio 437
Pennsylvania 904
Texas 5
Washington 10
Wisconsin 185
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ruthann

How Many People Have the Name Ruthann in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,071 people in the United States currently share the name Ruthann. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,669 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Ruthann a Common or Rare Name?

Ruthann is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ruthann Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ruthann are covered in full on the Ruthann name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ruthann Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ruthann in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Ruthann is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ruthann Most Popular?

The name Ruthann reached peak popularity in 1943, with 258 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ruthann Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ruthann across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ruthann?

Approximately 7,071 people in the United States share the name Ruthann, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ruthann a rare name?

Ruthann is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,669 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ruthann mean?

The meaning and origin of Ruthann is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ruthann more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ruthann are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Ruthann most popular?

The name Ruthann reached its peak in 1943, with 258 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,071
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 46,669
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1943
Male %0%
Female %100%

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