Girls name · Maryland
Ruth in Maryland
In SSA data for Maryland, 12,640 babies are named Ruth across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #175 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 107 | #8 |
| 1926 | 330 | #7 |
| 1943 | 196 | #21 |
| 1959 | 96 | #84 |
| 1976 | 14 | #247 |
| 1992 | 18 | #258 |
| 2009 | 15 | #379 |
| 2025 | 30 | #175 |
Maryland had the most Ruth births in 1920, with 446. Ruth's highest rank in Maryland was #5, set in 1915.
Its rank among girls names in Maryland ran from #5 in 1915 to #495 in 2003, starting at #8 in 1910 and ending at #175 in 2025.
Nationally, Ruth's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #1 in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Maryland?
In SSA data for Maryland, 12,640 babies are named Ruth across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #175 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
How many babies are named Ruth in Maryland?
30 Ruth babies were born in Maryland in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruth in Maryland?
In 2025, Ruth sat at #175 on the girls list for Maryland.
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.