Girls name · Nebraska
Ruth in Nebraska
In SSA data for Nebraska, 8,161 babies are named Ruth across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #118 most popular girls name, with 19 born.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 114 | #3 |
| 1923 | 299 | #5 |
| 1937 | 97 | #25 |
| 1950 | 57 | #56 |
| 1964 | 27 | #128 |
| 1977 | 8 | #243 |
| 2011 | 7 | #342 |
| 2025 | 19 | #118 |
No year in Nebraska had more Ruth births than 1917, when 356 were born. Ruth's highest rank in Nebraska was #3, set in 1910.
Its rank among girls names in Nebraska ran from #3 in 1910 to #500 in 2014, starting at #3 in 1910 and ending at #118 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 Nebraska?
In SSA data for Nebraska, 8,161 babies are named Ruth across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #118 most popular girls name, with 19 born.
How many babies are named Ruth in Nebraska?
Nebraska recorded 19 births of babies named Ruth in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruth in Nebraska?
Ruth ranked #118 among girls names in Nebraska in 2025.
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.