Name comparison · girl names
Ruby vs. Ruth
In 2025, Ruby leads at #64 among U.S. girls' names, with Ruth at #173. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Ruby | Ruth |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #64 | #173 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,554 | 1,781 |
| All-time peak | #22 in 1911 | #3 in 1893 |
| Uniqueness score | 19 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Vermont (#18) | North Dakota (#33) |