Girls name · Kentucky
Ruth in Kentucky
Ruth was the 144th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 31 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 17,257 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 145 | 7th |
| 1926 | 501 | 8th |
| 1942 | 299 | 22nd |
| 1958 | 96 | 77th |
| 1974 | 26 | 187th |
| 1990 | 9 | 350th |
| 2009 | 13 | 345th |
| 2025 | 31 | 144th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 7th in 1910 to 144th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Kentucky in a single year was 597, in 1923. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Kentucky?
Ruth was the 144th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 31 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 17,257 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Kentucky?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Ruth in Kentucky. The most babies named Ruth in Kentucky in a single year was 597, in 1923.
What is the rank of Ruth in Kentucky?
Ruth ranked 144th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1912.
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.