How Popular (or Rare) was Ruth in 2025?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

ℹ️ This is currently the latest official government data available for Ruth in 2026.
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#14,210
Best Rank (2008)
5
Peak Year (2008)
5
Total Births (1996-2025)

📊 The Ruth Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5 births ranking #14210. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: friend; companion

Ruth is a sturdy biblical classic usually understood to mean 'friend' or 'companion'. It feels plainspoken, loyal, and deeply rooted.

The name comes from the Hebrew Bible and has remained in use for centuries across Jewish and Christian traditions. Its strength lies in its simplicity and moral clarity.

Did you know?Ruth is one of the shortest biblical girls' names with a particularly steady history of use.
Similar namesRachel, Ruthie, Naomi, Leah, Sarah
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