Girl name
Ruth
As of 2025, Ruth ranks #173 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,781 girls received the name that year. It has climbed from #219 to #173 over the past five years. SSA records for Ruth go back to 1880; the peak came in 1893 at #3, with 3,658 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in North Dakota, where it ranks #33 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#173
among girl names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#3
in 1893 (1890s)
Babies in 2025
1,781
girls named Ruth
Ruth popularity, 1880–2025
Where Ruth is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: North Dakota (#33), South Dakota (#51), Idaho (#64)
Uniqueness score
27/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Ruth in the most recent year of SSA data.