Girls name · South Carolina
Ruth in South Carolina
As of 2025, Ruth was the #159 most common girls name in South Carolina, drawn from 30 births that year. Its total reaches 13,041 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Ruth in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 144 | #6 |
| 1926 | 377 | #7 |
| 1941 | 196 | #20 |
| 1957 | 70 | #93 |
| 1973 | 14 | #262 |
| 1989 | 10 | #325 |
| 2009 | 14 | #343 |
| 2025 | 30 | #159 |
Rank swung between #3 (1914) and #862 (2006) in South Carolina, from #6 in 1910 to #159 in 2025.
The most Ruth births in South Carolina in a single year was 503, in 1920. Its highest rank among girls names in South Carolina was #3, in 1914.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Nevada in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in South Carolina?
As of 2025, Ruth was the #159 most common girls name in South Carolina, drawn from 30 births that year. Its total reaches 13,041 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Ruth in South Carolina?
30 Ruth babies were born in South Carolina in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruth in South Carolina?
Ruth ranked #159 among girls names in South Carolina in 2025.
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.