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Ruthy

Girl

Meaning of Ruthy: Hebrew: 'companion'

Ruthy is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10874th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10874

8 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

924

First recorded 1913 · peak 1959

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 8 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 9 babies1990: 5 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 5 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 5 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 6 babies2004: 8 babies2005: 6 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 9 babies2010: 6 babies20102011: 11 babies2012: 8 babies2013: 5 babies2014: 8 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 5 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 11 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 8 babies
US babies named Ruthy per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 12.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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