Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ruth.
National Rank (2025)
#173
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (1893)
Total U.S. Births
836,122
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ruth Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Ruth
According to SSA data, Ruth achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 1893. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1920 with 26,102 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 60.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ruth scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+60.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record26,102Births in 1920
Years in Top 100
82yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5,298
1890s:32,867
1900s:51,010
1910s:173,675
1920s:218,520
1930s:109,204
1940s:85,666
1950s:62,538
1960s:34,189
1970s:13,431
1980s:11,204
1990s:8,730
2000s:9,187
2010s:10,857
2020s:9,746
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRuth
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
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