Holding steady.
Popularity of Maryruth since 1915
Babies named Maryruth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Maryruth is a compound name from the early 20th century, combining two classic biblical names. It first appeared in 1915 and saw its highest usage around 1917, reflecting the period's naming style that favored double-barreled names. The name has remained scarce since; it does not rank in the top 1,000 names for any year after the 1920s. No top states are recorded for Maryruth, suggesting its use was scattered rather than regionally concentrated. Today, the name has a stable, very low frequency, appealing to families seeking a nostalgic, traditional compound name.
Maryruth is a 20th-century compound name formed from Mary and Ruth. Mary derives from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning (possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter'), while Ruth is from a Hebrew word meaning 'friend' or 'companion'. The name was most popular in the 1910s and 1920s, reflecting a fashion for hyphenated or blended names during that period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Ruth, Molly, Ruthie
Variants: Mary Ruth
Sibling names for Maryruth
Names that share Maryruth's style, for a brother or sister.
