Girls name · Alabama
Ruth in Alabama
In SSA data for Alabama, 12,179 babies are named Ruth across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #129 most popular girls name, with 35 born.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 168 | #8 |
| 1926 | 386 | #13 |
| 1941 | 93 | #75 |
| 1957 | 64 | #117 |
| 1973 | 14 | #307 |
| 1990 | 7 | #508 |
| 2009 | 11 | #457 |
| 2025 | 35 | #129 |
No year in Alabama had more Ruth births than 1924, when 469 were born. Ruth's highest rank in Alabama was #5, set in 1915.
Its rank among girls names in Alabama ran from #5 in 1915 to #784 in 2007, starting at #8 in 1910 and ending at #129 in 2025.
Nationally, Ruth's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #1 in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Alabama?
In SSA data for Alabama, 12,179 babies are named Ruth across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #129 most popular girls name, with 35 born.
How many babies are named Ruth in Alabama?
Alabama recorded 35 births of babies named Ruth in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruth in Alabama?
Ruth ranked #129 among girls names in Alabama in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.