girl's name
Ruthia
ROO-thee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 122
Ruthia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 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 1922, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ruthia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ruthia?
In 1971, Ruthia was given to 5 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 Ruthia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ruthia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ruthia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ruthia
- English ROO-thee-uh
Sibling Names for Ruthia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ruthia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ruthia
How popular is the name Ruthia?
In 1971, Ruthia was given to 5 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 Ruthia a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruthia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ruthia?
Ruthia has 3 syllables.
When was Ruthia most popular?
Ruthia peaked in 1922, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.