Girls name · Alabama
Ruth in Alabama
Ruth was the 129th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 35 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 12,179 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 168 | 8th |
| 1926 | 386 | 13th |
| 1941 | 93 | 75th |
| 1957 | 64 | 117th |
| 1973 | 14 | 307th |
| 1990 | 7 | 508th |
| 2009 | 11 | 457th |
| 2025 | 35 | 129th |
Its rank among girls names in Alabama fell from 8th in 1910 to 129th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Alabama in a single year was 469, in 1924. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1915.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Alabama?
Ruth was the 129th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 35 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 12,179 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Alabama?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Ruth in Alabama. The most babies named Ruth in Alabama in a single year was 469, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ruth in Alabama?
Ruth ranked 129th among girls names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1915.
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.