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The name Ruth peaked for boys at #435 in 1897. Ruth is also used for girls, ranking #172 in 2024.

The name Ruth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "compassionate friend".

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Ruth, with its air of calm and compassion, was the third most popular name in the 1890s, remaining in the Top 10 through the 1920s.  It's still in use today as some parents tiring of Rachel and Rebecca are giving Ruth a second thought.  Some see such Old Testament <a href="https://nameberry.com/girls-names">girls’ names</a> as Ruth and Esther rising on the heels of boy equivalents Abel and Moses.
<br/><br/>The biblical Ruth was the loyal and devoted daughter-in-law of Naomi who, when electing to leave her people and stay with the older woman, speaks the famous lines, "Whither thou goest, I will go."
<br/><br/>Ruth has had numerous notable namesakes, from Supreme Court justice Ginsburg to crime writer Rendell to sexologist Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

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The name Ruth is currently ranked #172 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #3 in 1893. The name is most popular in RUTH, RUTH, and RUTH. Ruth is occasionally used for boys in 2008.

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