Girls name · Illinois
Ruth in Illinois
Ruth was the 309th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 35 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 40,482 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 423 | 6th |
| 1926 | 1,059 | 7th |
| 1943 | 506 | 28th |
| 1959 | 306 | 85th |
| 1976 | 58 | 215th |
| 1992 | 33 | 379th |
| 2009 | 32 | 414th |
| 2025 | 35 | 309th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 6th in 1910 to 309th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Illinois in a single year was 1,523, in 1918. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1917.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Illinois?
Ruth was the 309th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 35 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 40,482 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Illinois?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Ruth in Illinois. The most babies named Ruth in Illinois in a single year was 1,523, in 1918.
What is the rank of Ruth in Illinois?
Ruth ranked 309th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1917.
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.