Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Ruthanna since 1914
Babies named Ruthanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 88 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Ruthanna is a rare and gentle elaboration of the classic Ruth, blending the beloved biblical name with the soft -anna ending. First recorded in 1914, it saw its peak in 1923, during the height of Ruth's popularity in the United States. The name has since become uncommon, with only about 1 in 229,610 girls receiving it in 2025. Its trajectory has been stable, neither rising nor falling dramatically, making it a quiet choice for those seeking a name with deep roots and a feminine touch. While not associated with any specific state, Ruthanna carries a timeless, reserved charm that feels both familiar and distinctive.
Ruthanna is a modern elaboration of Ruth, a Hebrew name meaning 'friend' or 'companion,' combined with the popular suffix -anna. Ruth appears in the Old Testament as a Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David. The name Ruth has been consistently used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, and Ruthanna emerged in the early 20th century as a less common variant, often used to honor a relative named Ruth or Anna.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruthie, Ruth, Anna
Variants: Ruthana, Ruth-Anna
Sibling names for Ruthanna
Names that share Ruthanna's style, for a brother or sister.
