Ruthie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ruthie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ruthie?
Ruthie is spelled R-U-T-H-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Ruthie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ruthie is a diminutive form of Ruth, which means “compassion” or “friend” derived from Hebrew.
- Origin
- Ruthie may derive from the Hebrew name Ruth, known from the biblical figure in the Book of Ruth.
- Pronunciation
- ROOTH-ee · 2 syllables
Ruthie Popularity in 2025
Rank#778
Recorded Births349
- Girls usage rose 100 places to #778 and recorded 42 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ruthie Mean?
Ruthie is a diminutive form of Ruth, which means “compassion” or “friend” derived from Hebrew.
Origin: Ruthie may derive from the Hebrew name Ruth, known from the biblical figure in the Book of Ruth.
How Do You Pronounce Ruthie?
PronunciationROOTH-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ruthie?
- History
- Ruthie has been used as a familiar or affectionate form of Ruth, especially in English-speaking contexts.
Ruthie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 349 | #778 |
| 2024 | Girls | 307 | #878 |
| 2023 | Girls | 291 | #912 |
| 2022 | Girls | 260 | #1,007 |
| 2021 | Girls | 234 | #1,072 |
| 2020 | Girls | 182 | #1,246 |
| 2019 | Girls | 160 | #1,406 |
| 2018 | Girls | 166 | #1,360 |
| 2017 | Girls | 136 | #1,600 |
| 2016 | Girls | 137 | #1,605 |
| 2015 | Girls | 134 | #1,600 |
| 2014 | Girls | 108 | #1,868 |
| 2013 | Girls | 114 | #1,792 |
| 2012 | Girls | 94 | #2,047 |
| 2011 | Girls | 89 | #2,143 |
| 2010 | Girls | 102 | #1,959 |
| 2009 | Girls | 98 | #2,076 |
| 2008 | Girls | 112 | #1,890 |
| 2007 | Girls | 73 | #2,541 |
| 2006 | Girls | 92 | #2,107 |
| 2005 | Girls | 77 | #2,314 |
| 2004 | Girls | 80 | #2,204 |
| 2003 | Girls | 57 | #2,737 |
| 2002 | Girls | 58 | #2,642 |
When Was Ruthie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1927 · Girls
428 recorded births
National rank #326
1946 · Girls
422 recorded births
National rank #367
1947 · Girls
414 recorded births
National rank #392
1926 · Girls
411 recorded births
National rank #326
Where Ruthie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #275 | 28 |
| MS | #341 | 8 |
| MO | #350 | 17 |
| IA | #354 | 9 |
| AL | #372 | 13 |
| AR | #376 | 8 |
| GA | #380 | 29 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |