How Popular (or Rare) was Ruth in 2014?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#309
2014 Rank
1,063
2014 Births
#172
Best Rank (2024)
1,781
Peak Year (2025)
33,139
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,680
Rarity Factor (2014)

📊 The Ruth Story

Ruth is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #309 in 2014 with 1,063 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,781 births ranking #173. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 32.5%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 1,680 girls born was named Ruth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

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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