Ruth
A girl's name of Hebrew origin, ranked #173 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #173
- Best ever
- #3 in 1893
- US births since 1880
- 838,901
- Born in 2025
- 1,781
- Trend
- Rising last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% girls
Meaning
- Compassionate friend
Births 1880–2025
Peak 26,156 in 1920. Rising over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- PA69,900
- NY67,616
- OH51,526
- IL40,500
- MI30,880
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 89% of this name's national total.