Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Ruthie
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1927
Peak births
428
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19272025
Quick answers about Ruthie
How many people are named Ruthie?
An estimated 11,667 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 65 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 77 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.
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
18.5%
2025
349
All-time
22,624