Ruthie
2 countries#778 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruthie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
22,656 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #778 · peaked in 1927 with 428 births
Most common in: Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
27 births recorded 1999–2013 · peaked in 2010 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 births recorded 1999–2013 · peaked in 2010 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ruthie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2107 | — |
| 2007 | #2541 | ↓434 |
| 2008 | #1890 | ↑651 |
| 2009 | #2076 | ↓186 |
| 2010 | #1959 | ↑117 |
| 2011 | #2143 | ↓184 |
| 2012 | #2047 | ↑96 |
| 2013 | #1792 | ↑255 |
| 2014 | #1868 | ↓76 |
| 2015 | #1600 | ↑268 |
| 2016 | #1605 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #1600 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #1360 | ↑240 |
| 2019 | #1406 | ↓46 |
| 2020 | #1246 | ↑160 |
| 2021 | #1072 | ↑174 |
| 2022 | #1007 | ↑65 |
| 2023 | #912 | ↑95 |
| 2024 | #878 | ↑34 |
| 2025 | #778 | ↑100 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruthie
Is Ruthie a popular name?
Yes — Ruthie currently ranks #778 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ruthie more common for boys or girls?
Ruthie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ruthie most popular?
Ruthie peaked in 1927 in United States, with 428 recorded births that year.
Is Ruthie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ruthie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #836 in 1880 to #778 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ruthie?
At least 22,683 babies have been recorded with the name Ruthie across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ruthie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruthie appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ruthie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ruthie include Fallon, Luella, Royalty, Janiyah.
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Ranked directly next to Ruthie in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.