Ruthie

Ruthie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name#781 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Ruthie

  • A diminutive of the female given name Ruth.

Etymology

From Ruth + -ie.

How popular is Ruthie?

#781girls, 2025
349U.S. babies in 2025
#314peak rank (1935)
22,656babies since 1880

Since 1880, 22,624 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Ruthie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #314 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #3132 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #781 for girls, with 349 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ruthie FAQ

What does the name Ruthie mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Ruth. From Ruth + -ie.

How popular is the name Ruthie?

Since 1880, 22,624 girls and 32 boys in the U.S. have been named Ruthie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #314 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #3132 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #781 for girls, with 349 babies given the name.

Is Ruthie a boy or girl name?

Ruthie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,624 girls and 32 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.