Compassionate friend and grace
A compound name combining Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in Hebrew, and Anne, meaning 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew. It represents a blend of steadfast loyalty and divine favor, popularized as a mid-century double-name.
Less common today
Ruthanne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,093 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First female Mayor of Newton, Massachusetts
British singer-songwriter known professionally as RuthAnne
