Rutha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationROO-tha / /ˈruːθə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Friend; English: Variant of Ruth
Historical & Cultural Background
Rutha is a variant of the name Ruth, which has Hebrew origins and is often associated with loyalty and friendship. The name Ruth appears in the Bible as the Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David. In English-speaking countries, Rutha is less common but reflects similar cultural significance. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Rutha has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ruth
International Variants
- Ruth (English)
- Rute (Portuguese)
- Ruthie (English)
Famous people named Rutha
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Fictional characters named Rutha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rutha was first seen in the United States in 1884. Rutha has ranked as high as #807 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Rutha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rutha (1960)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 33 |
| 1916 | 38 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 49 |
| 1920 | 59 |
| 1921 | 61 |
| 1922 | 55 |
| 1923 | 66 |
| 1924 | 64 |
| 1925 | 87 |
| 1926 | 59 |
| 1927 | 80 |
| 1928 | 73 |
| 1929 | 82 |
| 1930 | 71 |
| 1931 | 61 |
| 1932 | 81 |
| 1933 | 45 |
| 1934 | 71 |
| 1935 | 67 |
| 1936 | 62 |
| 1937 | 73 |
| 1938 | 50 |
| 1939 | 56 |
| 1940 | 59 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1942 | 49 |
| 1943 | 48 |
| 1944 | 49 |
| 1945 | 55 |
| 1946 | 50 |
| 1947 | 61 |
| 1948 | 59 |
| 1949 | 47 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 46 |
| 1952 | 35 |
| 1953 | 54 |
| 1954 | 40 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |