Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Ruthie
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1927
Peak births
428
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ruthie
How many people are named Ruthie?
An estimated 9,551 living Americans are named Ruthie.
How rare is Ruthie?
Ruthie is uncommon among babies today, with 349 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 18.5% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Ruthie?
The median age of a living American named Ruthie is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 72 years old.
Is Ruthie still popular?
Yes — Ruthie is currently rising in popularity, with 349 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Ruthie most common?
Ruthie has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 11.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
18.5%
2025
349
All-time
22,624