Girls name · Michigan
Ruth in Michigan
Ruth was the 165th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 52 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 30,880 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 212 | 5th |
| 1926 | 784 | 8th |
| 1943 | 542 | 26th |
| 1959 | 291 | 82nd |
| 1976 | 44 | 214th |
| 1992 | 21 | 403rd |
| 2009 | 11 | 737th |
| 2025 | 52 | 165th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 5th in 1910 to 165th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Michigan in a single year was 984, in 1920. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Michigan?
Ruth was the 165th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 52 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 30,880 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Michigan?
In 2025, 52 babies were named Ruth in Michigan. The most babies named Ruth in Michigan in a single year was 984, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruth in Michigan?
Ruth ranked 165th among girls names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1910.
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.