Feminine dossier · first seen 1898
Ruthe
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1924
Peak births
122
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ruthe
How many people are named Ruthe?
Based on SSA birth records through 1973, an estimated 163 Americans born with the name Ruthe may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1973.
How rare is Ruthe?
Ruthe has not appeared in SSA records since 1973. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Ruthe?
The median age of a living American named Ruthe is approximately 76 years, with most bearers falling between 70 and 82 years old.
Is Ruthe still popular?
No. Ruthe is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1973.
Where is Ruthe most common?
Ruthe has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 1.5× more often than the national baseline.
1898Peak 19242025
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,949