Ruthie Girl

Popularity: #610 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROO-thee /ˈruː.θi/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: friend; English: diminutive of Ruth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ruthie is derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רות), which means "friend" or "companion." The name Ruth appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Ruth, which dates back to the 10th century BCE. The narrative centers around Ruth, a Moabite woman who becomes the great-grandmother of King David, illustrating themes of loyalty, love, and faithfulness.

The name was later adopted into Greek as 'Routh' and subsequently into Latin as 'Ruth', before making its way into Old French and eventually into English by the 14th century, where it retained its original meaning and significance. Ruth's prominence in religious texts has contributed to the name's historical resonance.

The Book of Ruth is often read during Jewish festivals, particularly Shavuot, highlighting its cultural importance within Judaism. In Christianity, Ruth is recognized as a symbol of loyalty and devotion, and her story has been referenced in various theological discussions and literary works throughout the centuries.

The name gained further recognition through the translation of the Bible into English, notably in the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its place in Christian tradition. The diminutive form Ruthie emerged as a more affectionate variant of Ruth, particularly in the 19th century, reflecting a common practice of creating endearing nicknames.

The name Ruthie carries with it the legacy of its biblical roots, often associated with themes of friendship and loyalty, which have made it a cherished name in various cultures. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to the strong moral and ethical narratives surrounding the original Ruth, making it a name rich in historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Ruthie

In this section, you will find notable people named Ruthie. 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 Ruthie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ruthie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ruthie Ann Miles is an actress best known for The King and I, Here Lies Love, and The Last Ship.

Ruthie Henshall is an actress and singer best known for her roles in Les Misérables, Chicago, and Cats.

Fictional characters named Ruthie

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Ruthie is a fictional character from the TV series 7th Heaven. She is the youngest daughter of the Camden family, often depicted navigating the challenges of adolescence.

Sibling suggestions

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

RachelRebeccaRileyRosieRubyRena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ruthie. 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.

RuthRuthannRuthie MaeRuthlynRuthvenRuthyRinaRhea

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ruthie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Ruthie has ranked as high as #591 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ruthie 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 Ruthie 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 Ruthie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 349 0 349
2024 307 0 307
2023 291 0 291
2022 260 0 260
2021 234 0 234
2020 182 0 182
2019 160 0 160
2018 166 0 166
2017 136 0 136
2016 137 0 137
2015 134 0 134
2014 108 0 108
2013 114 0 114
2012 94 0 94
2011 89 0 89
2010 102 0 102
2009 98 0 98
2008 112 0 112
2007 73 0 73
2006 92 0 92
2005 77 0 77
2004 80 0 80
2003 57 0 57
2002 58 0 58
2001 42 0 42
2000 28 0 28
1999 39 0 39
1998 28 0 28
1997 23 0 23
1996 26 0 26
1995 18 0 18
1994 15 0 15
1993 24 0 24
1992 19 0 19
1991 24 0 24
1990 25 0 25
1989 26 0 26
1988 46 0 46
1987 34 0 34
1986 18 0 18
1985 36 0 36
1984 29 0 29
1983 41 0 41
1982 37 0 37
1981 33 0 33
1980 65 0 65
1979 57 0 57
1978 34 0 34
1977 36 0 36
1976 43 0 43
1975 51 0 51
1974 62 0 62
1973 57 0 57
1972 73 0 73
1971 86 0 86
1970 91 0 91
1969 84 0 84
1968 94 0 94
1967 111 0 111
1966 120 0 120
1965 150 0 150
1964 191 0 191
1963 196 0 196
1962 211 0 211
1961 232 0 232
1960 271 0 271
1959 287 0 287
1958 285 0 285
1957 322 0 322
1956 327 0 327
1955 307 0 307
1954 331 0 331
1953 367 0 367
1952 378 0 378
1951 314 0 314
1950 377 0 377
1949 397 0 397
1948 400 0 400
1947 414 0 414
1946 422 0 422
1945 376 0 376
1944 394 0 394
1943 374 0 374
1942 410 0 410
1941 357 0 357
1940 401 0 401
1939 394 5 389
1938 388 0 388
1937 384 7 377
1936 370 0 370
1935 403 7 396
1934 377 0 377
1933 367 0 367
1932 365 0 365
1931 359 0 359
1930 403 6 397
1929 388 7 381
1928 385 0 385
1927 428 0 428
1926 411 0 411
1925 381 0 381
1924 374 0 374
1923 321 0 321
1922 250 0 250
1921 244 0 244
1920 233 0 233
1919 191 0 191
1918 177 0 177
1917 148 0 148
1916 146 0 146
1915 121 0 121
1914 107 0 107
1913 96 0 96
1912 89 0 89
1911 63 0 63
1910 59 0 59
1909 38 0 38
1908 47 0 47
1907 39 0 39
1906 42 0 42
1905 31 0 31
1904 25 0 25
1903 27 0 27
1902 22 0 22
1901 26 0 26
1900 21 0 21
1899 18 0 18
1898 22 0 22
1897 22 0 22
1896 24 0 24
1895 27 0 27
1894 15 0 15
1893 17 0 17
1892 12 0 12
1891 11 0 11
1890 6 0 6
1889 12 0 12
1888 10 0 10
1887 9 0 9
1885 7 0 7
1884 5 0 5
1883 6 0 6
1882 6 0 6
1881 6 0 6
1880 5 0 5

Top States for Ruthie (2024)

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
TN 21
8%
AL 19
7%
TX 17
6%
NY 16
6%
OH 15
6%
PA 13
5%
MO 12
5%
IL 12
5%
IN 12
5%
GA 11
4%
KY 10
4%
IA 9
3%
CA 9
3%
MN 9
3%
SC 8
3%
MS 8
3%
NC 8
3%
WI 8
3%
MI 7
3%
LA 7
3%
FL 7
3%
UT 6
2%
OR 6
2%
NJ 5
2%
WA 5
2%
KS 5
2%