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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ruthie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rutherford|Ruthlynn
HebrewGirl↑ Rising

Ruthie

ROO-thee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#885
↑ Rising
#885
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 31
Peak rank
#885 in 2024
5yr change
+35 ranks
Birth frequency
8.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #885 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Ruthie

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #885

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+35 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ruthie hits the uniqueness sweet spot.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Hebrew RootClassicVintage2-syllableDiminutiveGirl-codedRetro-chicTimelessWarm feeling
Character
compassionate heartsteadfast loyaltygentle kindnesswarm empathyquiet strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ruthies

resilientcompassionatepioneeringfrankeducated
STRONG
High confidence

Ruthie is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #885 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +35 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#885 · rare
Ruthie at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Ruth meaning 'compassionate friend' or 'vision of beauty'. Ruthie is the diminutive, conveying warmth and familiarity.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#885 in 2024
5yr change:+35 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ruthie illustration
Name Intelligence
Ruthie · Overview
Summary

Ruthie is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #885 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ruthie scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 35 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Vintage character
Ruthie carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ruthie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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