Girls name · Virginia
Ruth in Virginia
The SSA records 17,618 Ruth births in Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #158 most popular girls name, from 51 births that year.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 218 | #4 |
| 1926 | 435 | #8 |
| 1943 | 206 | #30 |
| 1959 | 119 | #85 |
| 1976 | 24 | #222 |
| 1992 | 17 | #341 |
| 2009 | 27 | #308 |
| 2025 | 51 | #158 |
Its busiest year in Virginia was 1921, with 603 Ruth births. Ruth's highest rank in Virginia was #4, set in 1910.
Ruth started at #4 in 1910 and finished at #158 in 2025 on the girls list in Virginia, with a high of #4 in 1910 and a low of #433 in 1996.
Nationally, Ruth's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #1 in 1914. See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Virginia?
The SSA records 17,618 Ruth births in Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #158 most popular girls name, from 51 births that year.
How many babies are named Ruth in Virginia?
In 2025, 51 babies born in Virginia were named Ruth.
What is the rank of Ruth in Virginia?
Ruth's 2025 rank among girls names in Virginia was #158.
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.