Holding steady.
Popularity of Ruthell since 1916
Babies named Ruthell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ruthell's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ruthell is an early 20th century American compound name, first recorded in 1916. Its peak year was 1938, after which its usage declined steadily and has remained very low. The name never appeared in the national top 1,000, making it a rare choice. Combining the familiar elements of Ruth and Ellen, it fits the stylistic pattern of its era but has not seen any revival in recent decades.
Ruthell is a compound name originating in the early 20th century American tradition of blending popular names, here joining Ruth (from Hebrew, meaning 'friend') and Ellen (a variant of Helen, of Greek origin meaning 'light'). It reflects a period when parents creatively combined established names to craft distinctive feminine alternatives.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruthie, Ella
Sibling names for Ruthell
Names that share Ruthell's style, for a brother or sister.
