It's old fashioned but I think it's becoming more popular. There was a time when
Ruth would have been seen as a weird ultra -conservative religious name, but I think that is relaxing, especially with the rise of.... I can't remember what clever name it has, but basically it's people trying to make "country bumpkin backwoods Appalachian redneck" style cool. Hickster, I think that's it!
I think
Ruth is pretty cute in a stern way. And it has such a sweet meaning.
Ruthie is adorable. I'd love to meet a young
Ruth.