NAME PROFILE
Ruth
Ruth is a Hebrew name meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' It carries a sense of warmth, loyalty, and devotion, embodying the qualities of a true friend. The name evokes feelings of reliability and compassion, often associated with someone who stands by others in times of need.
Key Stats
| Total births | 838,901 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 21%OH — 21%NY — 21%NC — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (U.S. Supreme Court Justice) · Ruth Wilson (Actress, *The Affair*) · Ruth Negga (Actress, *Loving*) · Ruth's Chris Steak House (Famous restaurant chain) · Ruth Graham (Author and wife of evangelist Billy Graham)
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