How Many People Are Named Ruth?
837,080
people in the United States are named Ruth
1 in 400 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#59
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2499%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
26,156 births
Trend
→
Stable
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 91.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
69,840
New York
67,526
Ohio
51,455
Illinois
40,463
Michigan
30,826
California
30,060
Texas
28,848
Massachusetts
25,938
New Jersey
23,676
North Carolina
22,428
💡 Fun Facts About "Ruth"
- 1,767 babies were named Ruth in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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