Total births
924
Girls' name · since 1913
Ruthy
Ruthy has 924 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10341
- among girls today
- 924
- born since 1913
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other girls
924 babies have been named Ruthy since 1913, making it today's #10341 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ruthy has been recorded 924 times among girls since 1913, currently ranked #10341 nationally and more common than 42% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #10341 among girls today
- 924 born since 1913
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ruthy is currently the #10341 girls' name in America, more common than 42% of girls - 924 born since 1913, peaking in the 1950s.
- #10341
- among girls today
- 924
- born since 1913
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other girls
Ruthy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10341
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 42% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Ruthy was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
29 babies were named Ruthy in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
How Ruthy compares
924 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ruthy's all-time total is 142% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ruthy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 924 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ruthy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ruthy's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ruthy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1958
Current rank
#10,341
Active since
1913
Ruthy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1958)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Ruthy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Ruthy's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Ruthy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 43
1910s
43 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
108 births
- 1940s
1940s
103 births
- 1950s
1950s
172 births
- 1960s
1960s
104 births
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 61
2010s
61 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 172 births (19% of all-time use).
How Ruthy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ruthy's total volume
Ruthy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ruthy by state
Where Ruthy concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Ruthy's total US births 1.6%
Even split
15 of 924 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruthy? ▼
924 babies have been named Ruthy since 1913. It currently ranks #10341 among girls. The peak year was 1958 with 29 births.
When was Ruthy most popular? ▼
Ruthy was most popular in the 1950s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Ruthy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ruthy are New York (15 births), Texas (12 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Ruthy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ruthy since 1913 -- 113 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ruthy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruth, Ruthie, Ruthann, Rutha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ruthy's data
- Ruthy's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (172 total births) through the 2020s (59) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Ruthys (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ruthy
Nearby Names Like Ruthy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruthy
Ruth Girl
#171 836,122 births
Ruthie Girl
#878 22,624 births
Ruthann Girl
#4307 7,098 births
Rutha Girl
2,799 births
Ruthanne Girl
#6966 2,685 births
Compare Ruthy side by side: Ruthy vs Ruth Ruthy vs Ruthie Ruthy vs Ruthann
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ruthy
Gweneth #10340
1,318 births · Peak 2008
Elvi #10342
139 births · Peak 1917
Mariann #10339
7,192 births · Peak 1957
Magdalyn #10343
651 births · Peak 2010
Jacob #10338
2,305 births · Peak 2004
Darleen #10344
8,332 births · Peak 1958
Deva #10337
964 births · Peak 1971
Letizia #10345
502 births · Peak 2004
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ruthy: #10341 Girls' Name - 924 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruthy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ruthy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.