Ruth
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“Friend; companion”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Ruth ranked #384 nationally with 1,767 births in the most recent SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +46% vs the previous decade.
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