Girls name · California
Ruth in California
Ruth was the 285th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 115 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, California families have named 30,171 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 128 | 6th |
| 1926 | 585 | 9th |
| 1943 | 344 | 42nd |
| 1959 | 376 | 105th |
| 1976 | 147 | 188th |
| 1992 | 175 | 275th |
| 2009 | 126 | 338th |
| 2025 | 115 | 285th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 6th in 1910 to 285th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in California in a single year was 617, in 1924. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in California?
Ruth was the 285th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 115 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, California families have named 30,171 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in California?
In 2025, 115 babies were named Ruth in California. The most babies named Ruth in California in a single year was 617, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ruth in California?
Ruth ranked 285th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1911.
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.