Ruth
girl name#173 in 2025Ruth entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 1893, ranks #173 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#173
rank today
#3
peak (1893)
1,781
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #71 |
| 1890s | #11 |
| 1900s | #5 |
| 1910s | #5 |
| 1920s | #6 |
| 1930s | #15 |
| 1940s | #36 |
| 1950s | #71 |
| 1960s | #123 |
| 1970s | #201 |
| 1980s | #233 |
| 1990s | #321 |
| 2000s | #346 |
| 2010s | #301 |
| 2020s | #186 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ruth has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 233,000 people named Ruth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruth alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruth in 2025?
- Ruth ranks #173 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,781 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ruth most popular?
- Ruth peaked in 1893, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruth with classmates?
- Ruth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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