Ruthanne
Ruthanne is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Compassionate friend full of grace.
Origin and history
Ruthanne is an English compound name combining Ruth and Anne. Ruth stems from a Hebrew root meaning 'companion' or 'friend,' while Anne derives from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th-century United States as a classic smoosh name.
Popularity in the United States
2,685 babies in the United States have been named Ruthanne since 1880. It ranks #3406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2002.
States where it is most popular
- PA (24 %)
- OH (19 %)
- NY (16.5 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- MA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 117 |
| 1930-1940 | 197 |
| 1940-1950 | 634 |
| 1950-1960 | 372 |
| 1960-1970 | 386 |
| 1970-1980 | 179 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 144 |
| 2020-2029 | 99 |
Famous people named Ruthanne
- Ruthanne Lum McCunn: Author, Historian
Nicknames
Ruth, Ruthie, Anne, Annie
Fun facts
- Ruthanne brings together the Old Testament figure Ruth and Saint Anne, creating a double spiritual heritage.
- The name reflects a mid-20th-century American trend of blending two traditional heritage names into one continuous string.