Girls name · New York
Ruth in New York
The SSA records 67,535 Ruth births in New York, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #186 most popular girls name, from 89 births that year.
Popularity over time
Ruth in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 713 | #7 |
| 1926 | 1,936 | #5 |
| 1943 | 686 | #41 |
| 1959 | 426 | #99 |
| 1976 | 105 | #186 |
| 1992 | 75 | #264 |
| 2009 | 59 | #324 |
| 2025 | 89 | #186 |
Its busiest year in New York was 1918, with 2,720 Ruth births. Ruth's highest rank in New York was #4, set in 1917.
Ruth started at #7 in 1910 and finished at #186 in 2025 on the girls list in New York, with a high of #4 in 1917 and a low of #485 in 2013.
Nationally, Ruth's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #1 in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in New York?
The SSA records 67,535 Ruth births in New York, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #186 most popular girls name, from 89 births that year.
How many babies are named Ruth in New York?
In 2025, 89 babies born in New York were named Ruth.
What is the rank of Ruth in New York?
Ruth's 2025 rank among girls names in New York was #186.
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.