Girls name · Pennsylvania
Ruth in Pennsylvania
Ruth was the 195th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 59 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 69,817 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 664 | 7th |
| 1926 | 2,074 | 7th |
| 1943 | 893 | 21st |
| 1959 | 402 | 66th |
| 1976 | 69 | 178th |
| 1992 | 41 | 259th |
| 2009 | 46 | 248th |
| 2025 | 59 | 195th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 7th in 1910 to 195th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,698, in 1921. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1915.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Pennsylvania?
Ruth was the 195th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 59 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 69,817 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Ruth in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Ruth in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,698, in 1921.
What is the rank of Ruth in Pennsylvania?
Ruth ranked 195th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1915.
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.