Ruthe

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROOTH /ˈruːθ/High

Meaning: An -e spelling of Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' also read as 'compassion.' The biblical Ruth is a model of loyalty. An early-American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A loyal old name: Ruthe spins Ruth ('friend,' Hebrew), said 'ROOTH.' Antique and rare.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningAn -e spelling of Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' also read as 'compassion.' The biblical Ruth is a model of loyalty. An early-American form.

U.S. rank (1973)#9454 ↘ Falling

1973 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ruthe adds a silent -e to Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' the biblical model of loyalty. It belonged to the early-twentieth-century generation, peaked in 1924, and faded as plain Ruth held on (said 'ROOTH').

Ruthe belonged to the early-1900s generation and has grown rare since. Rare, antique, and loyal.

Did you know? Ruthe is an -e spelling of Ruth ('friend; companion') that peaked around 1924 — an early-century form now seldom seen.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Ruthe — Variant of Ruth; Hebrew 'friend; companion'

Variations

RuthRuthieRutha

Nicknames

RuthieRu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruthe mean?

Ruthe is a variant of Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion.'

How do you pronounce Ruthe?

It's said ROOTH /ˈruːθ/ — one syllable.

Is Ruthe a boy or girl name?

Ruthe is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Ruthe?

Ruthe peaked in the mid-nineteen-twenties and is rare today.