Rut
Every Rut since 1976 — 846 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rut
Rut is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,769 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 846 American babies have been named Rut. Its peak came in 2009, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rut stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rut year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,769 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,120 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,366 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,234 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,130 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,506 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,286 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,358 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,246 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,105 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,932 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,961 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,119 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,943 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,893 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,582 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,086 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,547 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,549 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,551 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,226 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,706 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,788 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,851 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,139 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,504 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,547 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,069 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,962 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,734 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rut in 2025?
Rut ranked #8,769 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rut?
846 babies have been named Rut in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rut most popular?
Rut peaked in 2009, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Rut a boy or girl name?
Rut is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rut rising or falling?
Rut is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.