Holding steady.
Popularity of Ruthella since 1912
Babies named Ruthella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ruthella is a compound name created by blending the Hebrew name Ruth with the diminutive suffix -ella, a pattern that flourished in the early 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, and saw its peak year in 1920, though it never achieved a national rank. The name's use remained stable at a very low level through the 1920s, after which it largely faded. Because top states are not recorded for such rare names, its geographic distribution is unclear. Ruthella reflects a gentle, old-fashioned style that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name from a bygone era.
Ruthella is a modern coinage that blends the biblical name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in Hebrew, with the fashionable feminine suffix -ella. This type of compound name became common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where parents sought distinctive variations of established names. Ruthella saw modest use in the 1910s and 1920s, but never entered widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruth, Ruthie, Ella
Variants: Ruthell
Sibling names for Ruthella
Names that share Ruthella's style, for a brother or sister.
