Ruthie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Ruthie originates from the Hebrew name Rut, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'. It evolved from Rut to Ruth and then to the diminutive Ruthie. The name is associated with traits of loyalty and kindness, particularly due to its biblical roots, where Ruth is a celebrated figure. The name gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries and is viewed positively in contemporary culture.

The name Ruthie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ruthie has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ruthie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4679th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 440th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 338th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 521st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1400th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3529th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2491st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1278th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ruthie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ruthie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈruːθi/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Ruthie is a diminutive form of Ruth, which is derived from the Hebrew name רוּת (Rut) meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.

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Meaning

friend, companion

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Language Evolution

Rut (Hebrew), Ruth (English), Ruthie (English diminutive)

Biblical Background

The name Ruth has significant biblical relevance as Ruth is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known for her loyalty and faithfulness.

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Historical Usage

The name Ruth has been in use since the Protestant Reformation, gaining popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, often associated with the biblical story.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ruth, Ruthy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Ruthie is perceived as a sweet and endearing name, often associated with kindness and loyalty.

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Famous People

Ruth Bader Ginsburg - U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Wilson - English actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ruthie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Ruthie"

"Ruthie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4679th of 6773 32
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 440th of 9107 4,136
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 338th of 9204 6,863
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 521st of 12526 6,029
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1400th of 19264 1,214
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3529th of 27321 451
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2491st of 35406 1,092
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1278th of 30306 2,225

Regional Popularity of "Ruthie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Ruthie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
58.76%
832nd/1416
- 11.41%
270th/2366
87.39%
998th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
41.20%
637th/1546
67.22%
1046th/1556
9.82%
231st/2353
47.58%
736th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
33.63%
749th/2227
41.11%
999th/2430
12.30%
351st/2853
28.97%
804th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
54.14%
1590th/2937
61.07%
2127th/3483
29.76%
1047th/3518
39.09%
1581st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
95.17%
3507th/3685
100.00%
4475th/4475
63.75%
3311th/5194
63.95%
4040th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
47.18%
2162nd/4582
43.03%
2222nd/5164
42.34%
3096th/7313
51.27%
3826th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
24.65%
982nd/3984
27.30%
1225th/4487
18.59%
1268th/6822
34.58%
2170th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Ruthie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ruthie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.