Girls name · Iowa
Ruth in Iowa
Ruth was the 103rd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 31 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 15,899 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 155 | 5th |
| 1926 | 432 | 5th |
| 1942 | 174 | 29th |
| 1958 | 86 | 73rd |
| 1973 | 14 | 221st |
| 1989 | 10 | 279th |
| 2009 | 15 | 237th |
| 2025 | 31 | 103rd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 5th in 1910 to 103rd in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Iowa in a single year was 665, in 1920. Its best showing was 4th 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 Iowa?
Ruth was the 103rd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 31 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 15,899 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Iowa?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Ruth in Iowa. The most babies named Ruth in Iowa in a single year was 665, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruth in Iowa?
Ruth ranked 103rd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 4th 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.