Rutherford Name Popularity and Statistics
Rutherford is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rutherford?
Rutherford is spelled R-U-T-H-E-R-F-O-R-D. The name has 10 letters.
Rutherford Popularity in 2023
Rank#7,289
Recorded Births11
- Boys usage rose 1,011 places to #7,289 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rutherford Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1955 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Boys | 11 | #7,136 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 1990 | Boys | 7 | #6,415 |
| 1978 | Boys | 7 | #4,554 |
| 1977 | Boys | 7 | #4,582 |
| 1972 | Boys | 5 | #4,986 |
| 1970 | Boys | 6 | #4,230 |
| 1966 | Boys | 6 | #3,537 |
| 1965 | Boys | 5 | #3,930 |
| 1964 | Boys | 6 | #3,601 |
| 1961 | Boys | 5 | #4,065 |
| 1959 | Boys | 8 | #3,037 |
| 1957 | Boys | 6 | #3,552 |
| 1956 | Boys | 7 | #3,216 |
| 1955 | Boys | 8 | #2,964 |
When Was Rutherford Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
25 recorded births
National rank #1,509
1924 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #1,727
1917 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #1,587
1928 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #1,707
Where Rutherford Ranked Highest in 1921
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #468 | 5 |
| TX | #861 | 5 |