Ruthie
How to say it: ROO-thee · /ˈruθi/
Affectionate diminutive of Ruth, from Hebrew 'rut' meaning companion, friend, or vision of beauty.
Ruthie was the 737th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #479 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #737 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 349 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,499 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #479 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly disappearing in the 1990s, Ruthie has come back. It remains well below its high in the 1930s, yet the next few years should bring further growth.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft with a breathy lightness, Ruthie holds a biblical warmth. Hattie would fit easily alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ruthie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Ruthie
- Ruthie Bolton (born 1967)American basketball player
- Ruthie Foster (born 1964)American singer
- Ruthie Matthes (born 1965)American cyclist
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