How Many People Are Named Ruth?

Curious about how common the name Ruth is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 837,080
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 394 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 837,080 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ruth.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 394 people has this name.

This classification places Ruth in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Ruth

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 394 people

Total Count

837,080

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,780
Female: 834,300

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 94

  • Young (<30) 30,561
  • Adult (30–60) 40,355
  • Old (>60) 766,164

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 736
  • Alabama 12,147
  • Arkansas 9,278
  • Arizona 3,547
  • California 30,060
  • Colorado 6,916
  • Connecticut 8,234
  • DC 3,500
  • Delaware 1,867
  • Florida 9,749
  • Georgia 14,150
  • Hawaii 1,632
  • Iowa 15,868
  • Idaho 3,027
  • Illinois 40,463
  • Indiana 22,263
  • Kansas 10,389
  • Kentucky 17,235
  • Louisiana 9,086
  • Massachusetts 25,938
  • Maryland 12,610
  • Maine 5,061
  • Michigan 30,826
  • Minnesota 15,586
  • Missouri 21,219
  • Mississippi 8,983
  • Montana 3,237
  • North Carolina 22,428
  • North Dakota 4,065
  • Nebraska 8,142
  • New Hampshire 2,578
  • New Jersey 23,676
  • New Mexico 2,486
  • Nevada 560
  • New York 67,526
  • Ohio 51,455
  • Oklahoma 11,539
  • Oregon 4,737
  • Pennsylvania 69,840
  • Rhode Island 3,042
  • South Carolina 13,022
  • South Dakota 3,975
  • Tennessee 14,475
  • Texas 28,848
  • Utah 5,064
  • Virginia 17,567
  • Vermont 2,199
  • Washington 7,762
  • Wisconsin 20,802
  • West Virginia 13,099
  • Wyoming 1,306
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ruth?

Approximately 837,080 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ruth, based on statistical analysis.

Is Ruth a rare name?

Ruth is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.