Girl
Ruth
friend, companion
About Ruth
Timeless simplicity and biblical heritage converge in this single-syllable classic that has endured across generations. The name's brevity creates strength rather than weakness, delivering impact through its straightforward, unadorned presentation. Vintage revival trends have brought renewed attention to such traditional choices, yet this one maintains dignity without feeling overly trendy. Its literary and historical associations provide depth and cultural weight that many modern inventions cannot match. The name's ease of spelling and pronunciation across languages and cultures demonstrates practical universality. It pairs beautifully with longer middle names while standing perfectly well alone. For families valuing tradition, simplicity, and names with proven longevity, this offers substance and grace that transcends temporary fashions and maintains relevance across time.
Popularity of the Name Ruth
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #93 | ||||
| 1881 | #84 | ||||
| 1882 | #80 | ||||
| 1883 | #74 | ||||
| 1884 | #74 | ||||
| 1885 | #70 | ||||
| 1886 | #66 | ||||
| 1887 | #62 | ||||
| 1888 | #59 | ||||
| 1889 | #46 | ||||
| 1890 | #46 | ||||
| 1891 | #19 | ||||
| 1892 | #5 | ||||
| 1893 | #3 | ||||
| 1894 | #6 | ||||
| 1895 | #6 | ||||
| 1896 | #5 | ||||
| 1897 | #5 | ||||
| 1898 | #5 | ||||
| 1899 | #5 | ||||
| 1900 | #5 | #43 | |||
| 1901 | #5 | #73 | |||
| 1902 | #5 | #49 | |||
| 1903 | #5 | #63 | |||
| 1904 | #5 | #63 | |||
| 1905 | #5 | #64 | |||
| 1906 | #5 | #59 | |||
| 1907 | #5 | #65 | |||
| 1908 | #4 | #67 | |||
| 1909 | #4 | #59 | |||
| 1910 | #5 | #59 | |||
| 1911 | #5 | #48 | |||
| 1912 | #5 | #51 | |||
| 1913 | #5 | #45 | |||
| 1914 | #5 | #52 | |||
| 1915 | #5 | #50 | |||
| 1916 | #5 | #39 | |||
| 1917 | #5 | #55 | |||
| 1918 | #5 | #46 | |||
| 1919 | #5 | #49 | |||
| 1920 | #5 | #40 | |||
| 1921 | #5 | #43 | |||
| 1922 | #5 | #50 | |||
| 1923 | #6 | #40 | |||
| 1924 | #6 | #43 | |||
| 1925 | #6 | #48 | |||
| 1926 | #6 | #46 | |||
| 1927 | #6 | #36 | |||
| 1928 | #6 | #39 | |||
| 1929 | #8 | #43 | |||
| 1930 | #10 | #37 | |||
| 1931 | #11 | #41 | |||
| 1932 | #11 | #37 | |||
| 1933 | #13 | #37 | |||
| 1934 | #13 | #35 | |||
| 1935 | #15 | #49 | |||
| 1936 | #16 | #52 | |||
| 1937 | #15 | #47 | |||
| 1938 | #21 | #62 | |||
| 1939 | #22 | #65 | |||
| 1940 | #24 | #59 | |||
| 1941 | #28 | #58 | |||
| 1942 | #33 | #60 | |||
| 1943 | #33 | #54 | |||
| 1944 | #32 | #61 | |||
| 1945 | #33 | #66 | |||
| 1946 | #38 | #62 | |||
| 1947 | #44 | #69 | |||
| 1948 | #45 | #76 | |||
| 1949 | #47 | #64 | |||
| 1950 | #49 | #71 | |||
| 1951 | #53 | #69 | |||
| 1952 | #57 | #56 | |||
| 1953 | #62 | #74 | |||
| 1954 | #66 | #58 | |||
| 1955 | #70 | #67 | |||
| 1956 | #77 | #76 | |||
| 1957 | #84 | #74 | |||
| 1958 | #90 | #71 | |||
| 1959 | #97 | #92 | |||
| 1960 | #97 | #80 | |||
| 1961 | #96 | #78 | |||
| 1962 | #104 | #89 | |||
| 1963 | #113 | #86 | |||
| 1964 | #114 | #76 | #88 | ||
| 1965 | #118 | #74 | #66 | ||
| 1966 | #128 | #94 | #84 | ||
| 1967 | #145 | #95 | #66 | ||
| 1968 | #149 | #86 | #73 | ||
| 1969 | #168 | #113 | #78 | ||
| 1970 | #178 | #123 | #62 | ||
| 1971 | #190 | #106 | #68 | ||
| 1972 | #201 | #88 | #63 | ||
| 1973 | #201 | #137 | #57 | ||
| 1974 | #195 | #121 | #48 | ||
| 1975 | #199 | #120 | #52 | ||
| 1976 | #205 | #132 | #54 | ||
| 1977 | #212 | #97 | #44 | ||
| 1978 | #212 | #112 | #54 | ||
| 1979 | #216 | #84 | #52 | ||
| 1980 | #207 | #109 | #54 | ||
| 1981 | #207 | #119 | #48 | ||
| 1982 | #222 | #115 | #60 | ||
| 1983 | #223 | #79 | #50 | ||
| 1984 | #223 | #99 | #54 | ||
| 1985 | #233 | #108 | #42 | ||
| 1986 | #238 | #112 | #53 | ||
| 1987 | #249 | #134 | #53 | ||
| 1988 | #256 | #112 | #55 | ||
| 1989 | #273 | #156 | #47 | ||
| 1990 | #305 | #108 | #44 | ||
| 1991 | #285 | #161 | #44 | #474 | |
| 1992 | #319 | #238 | #56 | #352 | |
| 1993 | #308 | #348 | #69 | #415 | |
| 1994 | #309 | #140 | #64 | #447 | |
| 1995 | #321 | #250 | #55 | #431 | |
| 1996 | #346 | #232 | #53 | #483 | |
| 1997 | #334 | #137 | #267 | #67 | #466 |
| 1998 | #342 | #154 | #254 | #55 | #391 |
| 1999 | #344 | #167 | #275 | #53 | #500 |
| 2000 | #339 | #183 | #274 | #71 | #387 |
| 2001 | #326 | #189 | #243 | #57 | #478 |
| 2002 | #334 | #238 | #333 | #70 | #438 |
| 2003 | #344 | #248 | #360 | #65 | #436 |
| 2004 | #350 | #255 | #341 | #80 | #436 |
| 2005 | #347 | #254 | #377 | #73 | #456 |
| 2006 | #363 | #290 | #342 | #96 | #450 |
| 2007 | #344 | #351 | #336 | #101 | #461 |
| 2008 | #356 | #335 | #366 | #113 | #441 |
| 2009 | #354 | #323 | #93 | #494 | |
| 2010 | #345 | #392 | #101 | #499 | |
| 2011 | #355 | #412 | #86 | #436 | |
| 2012 | #340 | #411 | #99 | #383 | |
| 2013 | #327 | #394 | #89 | #400 | |
| 2014 | #307 | #442 | #375 | #96 | #438 |
| 2015 | #291 | #426 | #357 | #131 | #399 |
| 2016 | #295 | #454 | #330 | #132 | #372 |
| 2017 | #264 | #392 | #132 | #381 | |
| 2018 | #261 | #462 | #135 | #411 | |
| 2019 | #231 | #539 | #206 | #142 | #347 |
| 2020 | #219 | #583 | #416 | #196 | #327 |
| 2021 | #187 | #549 | #361 | #173 | #336 |
| 2022 | #179 | #516 | #210 | #277 | |
| 2023 | #187 | #518 | #293 | #294 | #329 |
| 2024 | #172 | #521 | #369 | #291 | #302 |
| 2025 | #173 | #538 | #300 | #263 | #246 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ruth
- Ruta
- Rut
- Ruthe
Names Similar to Ruth
Nicknames for Ruth
- Ru
- Ruthy
- Ruthie
- Rue
- Ruru
Famous People Named Ruth
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg | U.S. Supreme Court Justice |
| Ruth Wilson | British actress |
| Ruth Negga | Ethiopian-Irish actress |
| Ruth Reichl | American food writer and critic |
| Ruth Pointer | Singer in The Pointer Sisters |
| Ruth Etting | American singer and actress |
| Ruth Ellis | British abolitionist and feminist |
| Ruth Benedict | American anthropologist |
| Ruth Handler | Co-founder of Mattel, creator of Barbie |
| Ruth Wakefield | Inventor of the chocolate chip cookie |
| Ruth Stone | American poet |
| Ruth Roman | American actress |
| Ruth Crawford Seeger | American composer and musician |
| Ruth Orkin | American photographer and filmmaker |
| Ruth Ozeki | Canadian-American novelist and filmmaker |
| Ruth Brown | American singer-songwriter |
| Ruth Hale | American playwright and feminist |
| Ruth First | South African anti-apartheid activist and journalist |
| Ruth Page | American dancer and choreographer |
Characters Named Ruth
| Ruth Fisher | From the TV series "Six Feet Under" |
| Ruth Langmore | From the TV series "Ozark" |
| Ruth Jamison | From the novel and movie "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" |
| Ruth Deaver | From the TV series "Castle Rock" |
| Ruth Wilder | From the TV series "GLOW" |
| Ruth Aldine | Blindfold - X-Men character |
| Ruth Chandler | From the movie "Strangers on a Train" |
| Ruth Connors | From the movie "Groundhog Day" |
| Ruth Dunbar | From the TV series "Skins" |
| Ruth-Anne Miller | From the TV series "Northern Exposure" |
| Ruth Simmons | From the TV series "The Baby-Sitters Club" |
| Ruth Younger | From the play and movie "A Raisin in the Sun" |
| Ruth Kearney | From the TV series "Flaked" |
| Ruth Manning-Sanders | British author of fairy tales and folktales |
| Ruth Wilcox | From the novel and movie "Howards End" |
| Ruth DeWitt Bukater | From the movie "Titanic" |
| Ruth Wilkins | From the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis" |
| Ruth Judson | From the movie "Gidget" |