Girls name · Ohio
Ruth in Ohio
Ruth was the 160th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 69 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 51,447 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 457 | 4th |
| 1926 | 1,497 | 5th |
| 1943 | 641 | 24th |
| 1959 | 354 | 74th |
| 1976 | 67 | 184th |
| 1992 | 37 | 281st |
| 2009 | 31 | 358th |
| 2025 | 69 | 160th |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio fell from 4th in 1910 to 160th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Ohio in a single year was 1,947, in 1918. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Ohio?
Ruth was the 160th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 69 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 51,447 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Ohio?
In 2025, 69 babies were named Ruth in Ohio. The most babies named Ruth in Ohio in a single year was 1,947, in 1918.
What is the rank of Ruth in Ohio?
Ruth ranked 160th among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1912.
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.