Girls name · Wisconsin
Ruth in Wisconsin
Ruth was the 103rd most popular girls name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 47 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 20,851 babies Ruth.
Popularity over time
Ruth in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 162 | 7th |
| 1926 | 606 | 4th |
| 1943 | 250 | 27th |
| 1959 | 127 | 81st |
| 1976 | 29 | 170th |
| 1992 | 7 | 559th |
| 2009 | 17 | 348th |
| 2025 | 47 | 103rd |
Its rank among girls names in Wisconsin fell from 7th in 1910 to 103rd in 2025.
The most babies named Ruth in Wisconsin in a single year was 826, in 1918. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Ruth reached its best rank of #1 in Nevada (1914). See Ruth in every state →
How popular is Ruth in Wisconsin?
Ruth was the 103rd most popular girls name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 47 babies named Ruth that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 20,851 babies Ruth.
How many babies are named Ruth in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Ruth in Wisconsin. The most babies named Ruth in Wisconsin in a single year was 826, in 1918.
What is the rank of Ruth in Wisconsin?
Ruth ranked 103rd among girls names in Wisconsin in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1919.
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.