Ruthy

Ruthy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Ruthy

  • A diminutive of the female given name Ruth.

Etymology

From Ruth + -y.

How popular is Ruthy?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#2108peak rank (1958)
924babies since 1880

Since 1880, 924 girls in the U.S. have been named Ruthy. Its highest rank for girls was #2108 in 1958. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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

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Ruthy FAQ

What does the name Ruthy mean?

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

How popular is the name Ruthy?

Since 1880, 924 girls in the U.S. have been named Ruthy. Its highest rank for girls was #2108 in 1958. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ruthy a boy or girl name?

Ruthy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 924 girls and 0 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.