Girls name · New Jersey
Ruth in New Jersey
Ruth was the 283rd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 30 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 23,700 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 188 | 8th |
| 1926 | 727 | 5th |
| 1943 | 315 | 25th |
| 1959 | 151 | 91st |
| 1976 | 28 | 228th |
| 1992 | 15 | 447th |
| 2009 | 21 | 380th |
| 2025 | 30 | 283rd |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 8th in 1910 to 283rd in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in New Jersey in a single year was 876, in 1920. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1920.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in New Jersey?
Ruth was the 283rd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 30 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 23,700 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in New Jersey?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Ruth in New Jersey. The most babies named Ruth in New Jersey in a single year was 876, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruth in New Jersey?
Ruth ranked 283rd among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1920.
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.