Ruth

Rank 179th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Ruth was 179th most popular baby name for girls and 415th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,656 babies were named Ruth in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,028 babies in the United States were named Ruth. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ruth is around 58 to 67 years old.

The name "Ruth" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ruth is Ruthie.

Ruth Meaning & Origin

The name Ruth originates from Hebrew and means "companion, friend", evoking a sense of trustworthiness and loyalty.

The name Ruth is described as honest, wise and steadfast.

Pronunciation

Ruth is pronounced ruth in English. The name Ruth has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ruth

Ruth is the title character of a book in the Bible, known for her loyalty and devotion.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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