Ruthie
Ruthie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Friend, companion, or vision of beauty.
Origin and history
Ruthie is a diminutive of the traditional Hebrew name Ruth. It has been used continuously in the United States as an independent given name since the late 19th century. In recent years, it has maintained a steady presence as a vintage, friendly choice.
Popularity in the United States
22,624 babies in the United States have been named Ruthie since 1880. It ranks #978 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #918.
States where it is most popular
- MS (14.4 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- AR (9.9 %)
- AL (8.5 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 66 |
| 1890-1900 | 174 |
| 1900-1910 | 318 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,197 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,408 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,785 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,945 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,295 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,660 |
| 1970-1980 | 590 |
| 1980-1990 | 365 |
| 1990-2000 | 241 |
| 2000-2010 | 717 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,240 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,623 |
Famous people named Ruthie
- Ruthie Henshall: Actress, Singer
- Ruthie Tompson: Animator, Artist
- Ruthie Foster: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ruth, Rue
Fun facts
- While originally a pet name for Ruth, Ruthie has appeared on the official U.S. Social Security top 1000 names list for over a century.
- The name stems from the ancient Hebrew root re'ut, which translates directly to friendship or companion.