Ruth
5 countries#173 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruth was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
838,901 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #173 · peaked in 1920 with 26,156 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,777 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 1996 with 454 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,896 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #567 · peaked in 1996 with 381 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,989 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1148 · peaked in 2019 with 50 births
Most common in: Paris, Bas-Rhin, Guyane, Seine-Saint-Denis, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,602 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1977 with 125 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
279 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 1998 with 32 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ruth’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #363 | — |
| 2007 | #344 | ↑19 |
| 2008 | #355 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #354 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #345 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #355 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #338 | ↑17 |
| 2013 | #327 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #305 | ↑22 |
| 2015 | #291 | ↑14 |
| 2016 | #295 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #264 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #261 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #231 | ↑30 |
| 2020 | #219 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #187 | ↑32 |
| 2022 | #179 | ↑8 |
| 2023 | #187 | ↓8 |
| 2024 | #171 | ↑16 |
| 2025 | #173 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth
Is Ruth a popular name?
Yes — Ruth currently ranks #173 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ruth more common for boys or girls?
Ruth is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ruth most popular?
Ruth peaked in 1920 in United States, with 26,156 recorded births that year.
Is Ruth rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ruth’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #93 in 1880 to #173 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ruth?
At least 848,667 babies have been recorded with the name Ruth across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ruth popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruth appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ruth?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ruth include Rosalie, Vivienne, Ariella, Callie.
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