Ruth
Meaning: Friend; companion; vision of beauty
Origin: Hebrew — from Ruth (רוּת), possibly from re'ut (friend, companion)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #204
Total births: 1,960
History: Ruth peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The biblical Ruth's loyalty resonates with Australian mateship values. Ruth represents Australian women of the older generation — loyal, steadfast, and quietly strong.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1968) | #99 |
| Babies named Ruth in 1968 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,960 |
| Peak year | 1952 (163 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #52 |
| Years in records | 1952–1968 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Ruth
What does the name Ruth mean?
Ruth means “Friend; companion; vision of beauty” from Hebrew — from Ruth (רוּת), possibly from re'ut (friend, companion) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ruth?
Ruth has Hebrew — from Ruth (רוּת), possibly from re'ut (friend, companion) origin. The traditional meaning is “Friend; companion; vision of beauty”.
How popular is Ruth in Australia?
Ruth ranked #99 in Australia in 1968 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Ruth most popular?
Ruth peaked in 1952 with 163 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ruth a boy or girl name?
Ruth is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Ruths in registered births are female.
Is the name Ruth rising or falling in popularity?
Ruth has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #75 in 1963 to #99 in 1968.
How long has Ruth been recorded in Australia?
Ruth appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 1952 through 1968.