girl's name
Ruthella
roo-THEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 262
Ruthella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1957 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 1920, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ruthella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Ruthella?
In 1957, Ruthella 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 Ruthella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ruthella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ruthella
- English roo-THEL-uh
Sibling Names for Ruthella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ruthella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ruthella
How popular is the name Ruthella?
In 1957, Ruthella 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 Ruthella a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruthella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ruthella?
Ruthella has 3 syllables.
When was Ruthella most popular?
Ruthella peaked in 1920, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.