Ruth
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Friend; Companion
Background: The name Ruth originates from the Hebrew word 're'ut,' which means 'friend' or 'companion.' This term denotes a close relationship and warmth between individuals.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#22
Total births
837,080
Most popular decade
1920s
(657,654 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+135 ranks)
Years in Top 100
82
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #936
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 91
- Peak rank
- #668
- Most recent year
- 2008
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,551
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 234
- First year rank
- #93
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 26,102
- Peak rank
- #5
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,767
- Recent rank
- #172
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).