Girls name · Texas
Ruth in Texas
Ruth was the 204th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 167 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 29,017 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 252 | 5th |
| 1926 | 559 | 14th |
| 1943 | 331 | 42nd |
| 1959 | 231 | 109th |
| 1976 | 138 | 146th |
| 1992 | 104 | 242nd |
| 2009 | 93 | 373rd |
| 2025 | 167 | 204th |
Its rank among girls names in Texas fell from 5th in 1910 to 204th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Texas in a single year was 753, in 1920. 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 Texas?
Ruth was the 204th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 167 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 29,017 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Texas?
In 2025, 167 babies were named Ruth in Texas. The most babies named Ruth in Texas in a single year was 753, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruth in Texas?
Ruth ranked 204th among girls names in Texas 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.