At a glance
- In short
- Ruthell is a Hebrew name meaning "compassionate" or "friend."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1959 (#6,245)
- Babies in 1959
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,225 in 1938
- First recorded
- 1916
Meaning of Ruthell
Ruthell is a female name with its origin in Hebrew. It is a variation of the name Ruth, which means "compassionate" or "friend" in Hebrew. The name Ruthell has a simple and elegant sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a classic and timeless name for their baby girl. In terms of pronunciation, in American English, it is pronounced as ROO-thel (/ruːˈθɛl/). The name Ruthell has been recorded in United States baby name data since the early 20th century. Although it fluctuated in popularity over the years, it consistently remained relatively uncommon yet still chosen by some parents who appreciate its unique charm.
How to pronounce Ruthell
English
- Pronounced ROO-thel /ruːˈθɛl/
Popularity of Ruthell in the U.S.
Ruthell was last recorded in the U.S. in 1959, ranked #6,245 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,225 in 1938. It first appears in the records in 1916.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1916–1959 30 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | 6,245 | back (not recorded in 1955–1958) |
| 1954 | 5 | 5,753 | ▼ 80 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5,673 | back (not recorded in 1951–1952) |
| 1950 | 5 | 5,301 | ▼ 1,409 |
| 1949 | 8 | 3,892 | ▲ 313 |
| 1948 | 7 | 4,205 | ▼ 499 |
| 1947 | 9 | 3,706 | back (not recorded in 1946) |
| 1945 | 5 | 4,556 | ▼ 869 |
| 1944 | 7 | 3,687 | ▼ 194 |
| 1943 | 8 | 3,493 | ▲ 631 |
| 1942 | 6 | 4,124 | back (not recorded in 1941) |
| 1940 | 5 | 4,349 | ▼ 1,613 |
| 1939 | 10 | 2,736 | ▼ 511 |
| 1938 | 14 | 2,225 | ▲ 1,209 |
| 1937 | 7 | 3,434 | ▼ 577 |
| 1936 | 9 | 2,857 | back (not recorded in 1934–1935) |
| 1933 | 10 | 2,688 | ▲ 586 |
| 1932 | 8 | 3,274 | ▼ 302 |
| 1931 | 9 | 2,972 | ▼ 282 |
| 1930 | 11 | 2,690 | ▲ 47 |
| 1929 | 11 | 2,737 | ▲ 1,458 |
| 1928 | 6 | 4,195 | ▼ 634 |
| 1927 | 8 | 3,561 | ▼ 1,087 |
| 1926 | 14 | 2,474 | ▲ 1,554 |
| 1925 | 7 | 4,028 | ▼ 635 |
| 1924 | 9 | 3,393 | ▲ 983 |
| 1923 | 6 | 4,376 | ▼ 365 |
| 1922 | 7 | 4,011 | back (not recorded in 1920–1921) |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,817 | back (not recorded in 1917–1918) |
| 1916 | 6 | 3,919 | new |