Ruthanne Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROO-than //ˈruːθæn//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: friend; English: combination of Ruth and Anne

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ruthanne is a combination of the biblical name Ruth and the suffix -anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name Ruth itself originates from the Hebrew word "re'ut," which translates to "friendship" or "companion." This name appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Ruth, which dates back to the 10th century BCE. Ruth is celebrated for her loyalty and devotion, particularly in her relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her story has been a significant part of Jewish and Christian traditions.

The name Ruth was adopted into Greek as "Routh," and subsequently into Latin as "Ruth," before making its way into Old French and eventually Middle English. The combination with -anne, a common feminine suffix in English derived from the Latin "Anna," became popular in the 19th century, contributing to the formation of names like Ruthanne.

The use of -anne often conveys a sense of grace and femininity, enhancing the original meaning of Ruth. Culturally, Ruth has been a symbol of loyalty and kindness, and her story has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, including in literature and religious texts.

The Book of Ruth is often read during Jewish festivals such as Shavuot, emphasizing themes of loyalty and redemption. The name Ruthanne, while less common, carries the weight of these associations, linking it to the enduring legacy of Ruth's character and the grace implied by the suffix -anne.

This combination reflects a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance that has allowed the name to resonate through generations.

Famous people named Ruthanne

In this section, you will find notable people named Ruthanne. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ruthanne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Ruthanne is a singer-songwriter best known for her work with artists like Kelly Clarkson and her own album 'The Last Time'.

Ruthanne McCance is a musician best known for her contributions to the pop and country music genres.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ruthanne, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RuthAnneRachelMiriamSarahLeah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ruthanne. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RuthAnneRuthieRuthannHannahLillianSusan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ruthanne was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Ruthanne has ranked as high as #1507 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Ruthanne has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ruthanne is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ruthanne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ruthanne.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 18 18
2024 16 16
2023 16 16
2022 20 20
2021 11 11
2020 18 18
2019 9 9
2018 17 17
2017 14 14
2016 17 17
2015 17 17
2014 13 13
2013 18 18
2012 17 17
2011 11 11
2010 11 11
2009 13 13
2008 13 13
2007 25 25
2006 22 22
2005 10 10
2004 16 16
2003 22 22
2002 18 18
2001 16 16
2000 17 17
1999 16 16
1998 18 18
1997 13 13
1996 19 19
1995 13 13
1994 16 16
1993 17 17
1992 15 15
1991 16 16
1990 17 17
1989 17 17
1988 25 25
1987 18 18
1986 23 23
1985 14 14
1984 24 24
1983 19 19
1982 21 21
1981 28 28
1980 17 17
1979 12 12
1978 23 23
1977 18 18
1976 18 18
1975 14 14
1974 16 16
1973 15 15
1972 26 26
1971 23 23
1970 14 14
1969 29 29
1968 21 21
1967 29 29
1966 42 42
1965 49 49
1964 43 43
1963 35 35
1962 53 53
1961 44 44
1960 41 41
1959 54 54
1958 31 31
1957 33 33
1956 35 35
1955 35 35
1954 29 29
1953 28 28
1952 42 42
1951 33 33
1950 52 52
1949 59 59
1948 49 49
1947 61 61
1946 90 90
1945 54 54
1944 76 76
1943 59 59
1942 76 76
1941 55 55
1940 55 55
1939 48 48
1938 32 32
1937 35 35
1936 15 15
1935 12 12
1934 12 12
1933 6 6
1932 13 13
1931 14 14
1930 10 10
1929 14 14
1928 10 10
1927 13 13
1926 11 11
1925 14 14
1924 16 16
1923 11 11
1922 12 12
1921 11 11
1920 5 5
1919 11 11
1918 8 8

Top States for Ruthanne (1988)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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