Ruthee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROO-thee //ˈruːθi//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Friend (Hebrew); Variant of Ruth (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Ruthee is derived from the name Ruth, which means 'friend' and is associated with loyalty and devotion in biblical texts. The name Ruth has been a significant figure in Jewish tradition, symbolizing kindness and familial loyalty.
In English-speaking cultures, Ruthee is often considered a modern variant of Ruth, reflecting contemporary naming trends while retaining the original's cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ruthee was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Ruthee has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ruthee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ruthee 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 Ruthee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ruthee
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Ruthee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |