girl's name
Rutha
ROO-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,799
Rutha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1975 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 87 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rutha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 61 |
| 1900s | 100 |
| 1910s | 265 |
| 1920s | 686 |
| 1930s | 637 |
| 1940s | 531 |
| 1950s | 359 |
| 1960s | 128 |
| 1970s | 15 |
How Popular Is Rutha?
In 1975, Rutha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rutha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rutha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rutha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rutha
- English ROO-thuh
Sibling Names for Rutha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rutha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rutha
How popular is the name Rutha?
In 1975, Rutha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rutha a girl's or a boy's name?
Rutha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rutha?
Rutha has 2 syllables.
When was Rutha most popular?
Rutha peaked in 1925, when 87 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.