Girls name · Tennessee
Ruth in Tennessee
As of 2025, Ruth was the #161 most common girls name in Tennessee, drawn from 48 births that year. Its total reaches 14,525 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 163 | #4 |
| 1926 | 389 | #11 |
| 1943 | 162 | #41 |
| 1959 | 65 | #114 |
| 1976 | 12 | #351 |
| 1992 | 9 | #495 |
| 2009 | 23 | #302 |
| 2025 | 48 | #161 |
Rank swung between #3 (1911) and #806 (1994) in Tennessee, from #4 in 1910 to #161 in 2025.
Ruth had its most births in Tennessee in 1924, when 523 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among girls names in Tennessee was #3, in 1911.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Nevada in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Tennessee?
As of 2025, Ruth was the #161 most common girls name in Tennessee, drawn from 48 births that year. Its total reaches 14,525 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Ruth in Tennessee?
Tennessee recorded 48 births of babies named Ruth in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruth in Tennessee?
Ruth's 2025 rank among girls names in Tennessee was #161.
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.