Ruthan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ruthan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 11 babies have been named Ruthan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruthan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,785 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,785
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"combination of Ra and dene (valley)"
#36,685 in US
English origin
"Elaboration of Linda, meaning beautiful"
#36,762 in US
American/Hebrew/Italian origin
"little joy, dear song"
#36,969 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"innocent, unstained"
#36,917 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"gray fort or enclosure"
#36,651 in US
Old English/Germanic origin
"shield-wolf, defender"
#36,748 in US
Latin origin
"mild, calm"
#36,833 in US
American origin
"Meadow and ewe; modern blend name"
#36,866 in US
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About the Name Ruthan
Ruthan is a girl name .
Ruthan is currently ranked #36,785 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ruthan include Rut, Ruy, Rutie, and Ruthie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ruthan include Ruth, Ruthie, Ruthann . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis