Girls name · Massachusetts
Ruth in Massachusetts
Ruth was the 204th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 28 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 25,960 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 247 | 7th |
| 1926 | 861 | 5th |
| 1943 | 295 | 36th |
| 1959 | 114 | 97th |
| 1976 | 26 | 191st |
| 1992 | 18 | 324th |
| 2009 | 20 | 306th |
| 2025 | 28 | 204th |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts fell from 7th in 1910 to 204th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,060, in 1920. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1917.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Massachusetts?
Ruth was the 204th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 28 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 25,960 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 28 babies were named Ruth in Massachusetts. The most babies named Ruth in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,060, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruth in Massachusetts?
Ruth ranked 204th among girls names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1917.
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.