Ruthie

Ruthie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 305 girls in the United States.

Ruthie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ruthie

Ruthie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ruthie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #314 in 1935, and in 2024 305 babies received the name — 22,271 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ruthie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#314 in 1935
Peak year
1927
Babies named Ruthie in 2024
305
Total since 1880
22,271

Ruthie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#3533 in 2010
Babies named Ruthie in 2022
4
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ruthie mean?

The meaning of Ruthie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ruthie a boy or girl name?

Ruthie is a girl name. In 2024, 305 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ruthie?

Ruthie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ruthie?

Ruthie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #314 in 1935, and 305 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].