Rutherford

Boy name

Rutherford has been given to 729 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

729

Peak year

1921 (25 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rutherford.

730 babies since 1882

731 babies since 1880

731 babies since 1882

725 babies since 1914

734 babies since 1893

734 babies since 1912

724 babies since 1880

723 babies since 1912

How popular is the name Rutherford?

Rutherford has been given to 729 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rutherford peak?

Rutherford peaked in 1921, when 25 babies were given the name.

Is Rutherford a girl or boy name?

Rutherford is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rutherford are boys).

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