Rutha

Girl name

Rutha has been given to 2,799 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1925.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,799

Peak year

1925 (87 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rutha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ruthgirl

838,901 babies since 1880

Rethagirl

10,597 babies since 1884

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Veliagirl

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Carmonunisex

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rutha?

Rutha has been given to 2,799 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rutha peak?

Rutha peaked in 1925, when 87 babies were given the name.

Is Rutha a girl or boy name?

Rutha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Rutha are girls).

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