Girls name · Pennsylvania
Ruth in Pennsylvania
In 2025, 59 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Ruth, making it the #195 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 69,817.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 664 | #7 |
| 1926 | 2,074 | #7 |
| 1943 | 893 | #21 |
| 1959 | 402 | #66 |
| 1976 | 69 | #178 |
| 1992 | 41 | #259 |
| 2009 | 46 | #248 |
| 2025 | 59 | #195 |
Its busiest year in Pennsylvania was 1921, with 2,698 Ruth births. Its highest rank in Pennsylvania came in 1915, at #6.
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania ran from #6 in 1915 to #359 in 2013, starting at #7 in 1910 and ending at #195 in 2025.
Nevada gave Ruth its highest national rank, #1, in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 59 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Ruth, making it the #195 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 69,817.
How many babies are named Ruth in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 59 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Ruth.
What is the rank of Ruth in Pennsylvania?
Ruth's 2025 rank among girls names in Pennsylvania was #195.
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.