Ruthy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Friend, companion, vision of beauty
Origin: Hebrew (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #11734 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ruthie. Shares the meaning 'Friend, companion, vision of beauty.'
Similar names: ruth, ruthee, ruthie, rut, ruthann, ruthanna, rouh, ruah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Ruthy? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Ruthy, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ruthy
What does the name Ruthy mean?
Ruthy means “Friend, companion, vision of beauty” from Hebrew (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ruthy?
Ruthy has Hebrew (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Friend, companion, vision of beauty”.
How popular is Ruthy?
Ruthy ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Ruthy most popular?
Ruthy peaked in 1958 with 29 babies registered that year.
Is Ruthy a boy or girl name?
Ruthy is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Ruthys in registered births are female.
Is the name Ruthy rising or falling in popularity?
Ruthy has fallen 2403 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8514 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Ruthy been recorded?
Ruthy appears in birth records across 94 years — from 1913 through 2025.