Girls name · Louisiana
Ruth in Louisiana
Ruth was the 178th most popular girls name in Louisiana in 2025, with 24 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Louisiana families have named 9,111 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Louisiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 97 | 15th |
| 1926 | 272 | 11th |
| 1941 | 131 | 40th |
| 1957 | 87 | 110th |
| 1973 | 12 | 402nd |
| 1990 | 8 | 548th |
| 2009 | 5 | 982nd |
| 2025 | 24 | 178th |
Its rank among girls names in Louisiana fell from 15th in 1910 to 178th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Louisiana in a single year was 312, in 1925. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1921.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Louisiana?
Ruth was the 178th most popular girls name in Louisiana in 2025, with 24 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Louisiana families have named 9,111 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Louisiana?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Ruth in Louisiana. The most babies named Ruth in Louisiana in a single year was 312, in 1925.
What is the rank of Ruth in Louisiana?
Ruth ranked 178th among girls names in Louisiana in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1921.
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.