Girl · #6,032 in 2026

Rut

Rut is both a surname and a feminine German given name. Notable people with the name include:Rut Bízková, former Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic Rut Brandt (1920–2006), German writer Rut Bryk (1916–1999), Finnish ceramist Rut Berglund (1897–1984), Swedish opera singer Rut Carballido Lopez, Spanish-born microbiologist Rut Hillarp (1914–2003), Swedish poet and novelist Rut Holm…

Current Rank
#6,032
Peak Rank
#4,013 (2009)
Total Babies
874
5-Yr Trend
+9%
1976
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#4013
Peak Rank
874
Total Count
48
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rut

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rut is both a surname and a feminine German given name. Notable people with the name include:Rut Bízková, former Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic Rut Brandt (1920–2006), German writer Rut Bryk (1916–1999), Finnish ceramist Rut Berglund (1897–1984), Swedish opera singer Rut Carballido Lopez, Spanish-born microbiologist Rut Hillarp (1914–2003), Swedish poet and novelist Rut Holm…

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The Story of Rut

Rut first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 38 Ruts were born — ranking #4,013 that year. As of 2026, Rut ranks #6,032 for baby girls with 20 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 874 Ruts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rut

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rut is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rut

What does the name Rut mean?
Rut is both a surname and a feminine German given name. Notable people with the name include:Rut Bízková, former Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic Rut Brandt (1920–2006), German writer Rut Bryk (1916–1999), Finnish ceramist Rut Berglund (1897–1984), Swedish opera singer Rut Carballido Lopez, Spanish-born microbiologist Rut Hillarp (1914–2003), Swedish poet and novelist Rut Holm…
How popular is Rut in 2026?
In 2026, Rut ranks #6,032 among girls' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.
When was Rut most popular?
Rut reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,013 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rut most popular?
Rut has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Georgia, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rut.
Is Rut a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rut is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rut?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rut include Neala, Jaylynne, Maiyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rut

Rut is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 874 births in the dataset. Rut's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,013. Use the chart and map above to compare Rut's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.