Girls name · Maryland
Ruth in Maryland
Ruth was the 175th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 30 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 12,640 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 107 | 8th |
| 1926 | 330 | 7th |
| 1943 | 196 | 21st |
| 1959 | 96 | 84th |
| 1976 | 14 | 247th |
| 1992 | 18 | 258th |
| 2009 | 15 | 379th |
| 2025 | 30 | 175th |
Its rank among girls names in Maryland fell from 8th in 1910 to 175th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Maryland in a single year was 446, in 1920. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1915.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Maryland?
Ruth was the 175th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 30 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 12,640 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Maryland?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Ruth in Maryland. The most babies named Ruth in Maryland in a single year was 446, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruth in Maryland?
Ruth ranked 175th among girls names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1915.
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.