Maryruth
girl nameMaryruth entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2552 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2552
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3628 |
| 1920s | #3677 |
| 1930s | #4147 |
| 1940s | #3964 |
| 1950s | #5241 |
| 1960s | #6205 |
| 1970s | #6558 |
| 1980s | #9315 |
| 1990s | #12728 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
| 2010s | #15949 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Maryruth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maryruth alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maryruth in 2025?
- Maryruth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Maryruth most popular?
- Maryruth peaked in 1917, reaching #2552 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maryruth with classmates?
- Maryruth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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