Ruthie
girl name#778 in 2025Ruthie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #313 in 1935, ranks #778 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#778
rank today
#313
peak (1935)
349
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #828 |
| 1890s | #773 |
| 1900s | #643 |
| 1910s | #533 |
| 1920s | #370 |
| 1930s | #323 |
| 1940s | #364 |
| 1950s | #501 |
| 1960s | #850 |
| 1970s | #1766 |
| 1980s | #2829 |
| 1990s | #4456 |
| 2000s | #2606 |
| 2010s | #1738 |
| 2020s | #982 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ruthie has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Ohio.
Living bearers
About 12,500 people named Ruthie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruthie alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruthie in 2025?
- Ruthie ranks #778 among US girl names in 2025, with 349 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ruthie most popular?
- Ruthie peaked in 1935, reaching #313 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruthie with classmates?
- Ruthie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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