What does the name Ruthie mean?

Ruthie is a girl name of Hebrew origin: diminutive of Ruth, traditionally translated as 'friend, companion'.

When was the name Ruthie most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Ruthie peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Ruthie?

Names similar to Ruthie in origin and style include Sadie, Jessie, Abbie, Isa, Libby.

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Ruthie

girl name

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

diminutive of Ruth, traditionally translated as 'friend, companion'

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The formal names behind Ruthie

Ruthie is an established short form of this name.

Ruth · Hebrew origin · companion, friend

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ruthie peaked in the 2020s.

Names that fit alongside Ruthie

Sadie Jessie Abbie Isa Libby Elise

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