Ruth is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #497 in 2024 with 79 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 381 births ranking #120. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 79.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,266 girls born was named Ruth. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.