Compare two names
Ruth and Irene side by side: Ruth peaked in 1920 and Irene in 1921; in 2025 they were given to 1,781 and 442 babies.
Ruth and Irene, year by year
Girls and boys together; Ruth solid, Irene dashed.
| Ruth | Irene | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,781 | 442 |
| Rank 2025 | #173 among girls’ names | #651 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 838,901 | 356,812 |
| Peak year | 1920 | 1921 |
| Girls | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| Alive, estimated | 215,000 | 95,800 |
| Median age | 70 | 67 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.