Girls name · Arkansas
Ruth in Arkansas
Ruth was the 130th most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 23 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Arkansas families have named 9,303 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 140 | 3rd |
| 1925 | 323 | 7th |
| 1939 | 126 | 28th |
| 1954 | 62 | 65th |
| 1968 | 21 | 154th |
| 1985 | 5 | 446th |
| 2009 | 5 | 640th |
| 2025 | 23 | 130th |
Its rank among girls names in Arkansas fell from 3rd in 1910 to 130th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Arkansas in a single year was 359, in 1918. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Arkansas?
Ruth was the 130th most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 23 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Arkansas families have named 9,303 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Arkansas?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Ruth in Arkansas. The most babies named Ruth in Arkansas in a single year was 359, in 1918.
What is the rank of Ruth in Arkansas?
Ruth ranked 130th among girls names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1910.
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.