Girls name · Nebraska
Ruth in Nebraska
Ruth was the 118th most popular girls name in Nebraska in 2025, with 19 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Nebraska families have named 8,161 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 114 | 3rd |
| 1923 | 299 | 5th |
| 1937 | 97 | 25th |
| 1950 | 57 | 56th |
| 1964 | 27 | 128th |
| 1977 | 8 | 243rd |
| 2011 | 7 | 342nd |
| 2025 | 19 | 118th |
Its rank among girls names in Nebraska fell from 3rd in 1910 to 118th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Nebraska in a single year was 356, in 1917. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Nebraska?
Ruth was the 118th most popular girls name in Nebraska in 2025, with 19 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Nebraska families have named 8,161 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Nebraska?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Ruth in Nebraska. The most babies named Ruth in Nebraska in a single year was 356, in 1917.
What is the rank of Ruth in Nebraska?
Ruth ranked 118th among girls names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.