Girls name · Mississippi
Ruth in Mississippi
Ruth was the 177th most popular girls name in Mississippi in 2025, with 15 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 8,988 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 93 | 23rd |
| 1924 | 257 | 9th |
| 1937 | 122 | 39th |
| 1951 | 94 | 76th |
| 1964 | 42 | 129th |
| 1978 | 8 | 390th |
| 2006 | 5 | 669th |
| 2025 | 15 | 177th |
Its rank among girls names in Mississippi fell from 23rd in 1910 to 177th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Mississippi in a single year was 279, in 1923. 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 Mississippi?
Ruth was the 177th most popular girls name in Mississippi in 2025, with 15 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 8,988 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Mississippi?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Ruth in Mississippi. The most babies named Ruth in Mississippi in a single year was 279, in 1923.
What is the rank of Ruth in Mississippi?
Ruth ranked 177th among girls names in Mississippi 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.