Rutha
Rutha is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Companion, friend, or vision of beauty.
Origin and history
Rutha is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a historic variant or elaboration of the biblical name Ruth. It was moderately used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though it has become extremely rare today. It retains a classic, vintage feel with direct ties to ancient biblical tradition.
Popularity in the United States
2,799 babies in the United States have been named Rutha since 1880. It ranks #3346 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (29.9 %)
- GA (21.2 %)
- FL (20.7 %)
- SC (8 %)
- AL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 61 |
| 1900-1910 | 100 |
| 1910-1920 | 265 |
| 1920-1930 | 686 |
| 1930-1940 | 637 |
| 1940-1950 | 531 |
| 1950-1960 | 359 |
| 1960-1970 | 128 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ruth, Ruthie
Fun facts
- Rutha developed as a phonetic elaboration of Ruth, adding the popular late-19th-century feminine '-a' suffix.
- Most historical U.S. occurrences of Rutha were recorded between 1890 and 1930.