Girls name · New York
Ruth in New York
Ruth was the 186th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 89 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 67,535 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 713 | 7th |
| 1926 | 1,936 | 5th |
| 1943 | 686 | 41st |
| 1959 | 426 | 99th |
| 1976 | 105 | 186th |
| 1992 | 75 | 264th |
| 2009 | 59 | 324th |
| 2025 | 89 | 186th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 7th in 1910 to 186th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in New York in a single year was 2,720, in 1918. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1917.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in New York?
Ruth was the 186th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 89 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 67,535 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in New York?
In 2025, 89 babies were named Ruth in New York. The most babies named Ruth in New York in a single year was 2,720, in 1918.
What is the rank of Ruth in New York?
Ruth ranked 186th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1917.
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.