Ruth: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A compassionate friend, loyal and true always.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #220
- Peak
- #3 in 1893
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ruth Means
Ruth is a girl name of English origin. A compassionate friend, loyal and true always.
How Popular Ruth Is
Ruth currently ranks #220 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1893. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ruth
- Ruth was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1893.
- Ruth has been a top 100 name across 162+ years of American history.
- Ruth is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Ruth
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ruth
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ruth.
Questions About Ruth
What does Ruth mean?
Ruth is a girl name of English origin. A compassionate friend, loyal and true always.
How popular is Ruth?
Ruth currently ranks #220 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1893. It has held steady.
Where does Ruth come from?
Ruth comes from English roots. Ruth was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1893.
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