Ruth

At a glance

145 dogs named Ruth appear in public records. It is almost always a girl's name (100% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Ruth?

#782dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,378female dogs
145dogs in the records
#1,135cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 94%Boys 0%Not recorded 6%

100% girls · 0% boys among 136 dogs with a recorded sex

Ruth over the years

Falling
036.12013: 0.0, 2014: 1.3, 2015: 4.8, 2016: 3.8, 2017: 2.2, 2018: 5.1, 2019: 5.3, 2020: 4.3, 2021: 3.4, 2022: 0.0, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Ruth per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Ruth

RhettRiotRootWrightRuttWraithRatRuutu

Questions

Is Ruth a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (100% female).

How popular is Ruth for dogs?

Ruth is the #782 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 145 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Ruth?

Ruth is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Ruth?

Rhett, Riot and Root sound similar.

What breeds are often named Ruth?

Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas and Pugs are the breeds most often called Ruth.

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