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Ruth

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Ruth was most popular in 1920, when 26,156 American babies were given the name — ranking #11 that year. In 2025 it ranked #381, with 1,781 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 838,901 people named Ruth.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#11
Births that year26,156
Total since 1880838,901

Ruth over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ruth’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "companion, friend"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org