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Ruth

Ruth is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Ruth?

Recorded births named Ruth by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	838,901 births
England & Wales since 1996	4,122 births
Ireland since 1964	6,220 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Ruth's popularity over time

Babies named Ruth per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1920 (26,156/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (381/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1977 (201/yr).

When was Ruth popular?

Ruth reached its peak in 1920, when it was the #11 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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