Ruth is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #342 in 1998 with 853 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,781 births ranking #173. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 2,071 girls born was named Ruth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.