Ruther
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About Ruther
Ruther as a feminine name is extremely rare. It may have originated as a variant of the surname Ruther, which itself is a shortened form of the Germanic name Rutherford, meaning 'cattle crossing' or 'ford by the cattle.' Alternatively, it could be considered a feminine variation of the male name Luther, which means 'army people' or 'famous warrior' in Germanic languages. The name has an earthy, strong quality with its hard 'r' sounds. Though uncommon for girls, it carries a distinctive quality that might appeal to parents seeking a name with strength and uniqueness. The rarity of Ruther as a given name means it lacks established popularity trends but offers the appeal of individuality.
Ruther is also given to boys.
Pronounced RUTH-er.
As of October 2026, Ruther ranked #4120 for boys in US births in 1925 and #7600 for girls in US births in 1964 SSA, peaked at #1586 for girls in 1926.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |