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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ruby — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rubina|Rubyann
LatinGirl→ Stable

Ruby

ROO-bee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#63
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy #5386 · ↑↑ Surging

#63
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 58
Peak rank
#62 in 2021
5yr change
+2 ranks
Birth frequency
9.8 per 10,000 births
Sex split
28% boy · 72% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #63 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Ruby

Popularity score: 58  ·  SSA Rank: #63

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureGemstoneUnisex2-syllableModernPreciousVintage revivalPopularColor name
Character
passionate energyvibrant confidenceprecious strengthradiant warmthbold courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rubys

courageousdeterminedtalenteddignifiedcharismatic
STRONG
High confidence

Ruby is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #63 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +2 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#63 · common
Ruby at a Glance
Meaning:From the precious gemstone ruby, derived from Latin 'ruber' meaning red. Associated with passion, vitality, and deep value.
Language root:Latin · Middle English
Peak rank:#62 in 2021
5yr change:+2 ranks
Sex usage:28% boy · 72% girl
Notable bearers
Ruby Bridges
Civil rights pioneer (note: female; included for historical significance)
Similar Sound
RudyRory◈Riley◈RosieIvyLucy
Similar Style
Hazel◈Olive◈IrisSiennaAmberJade◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ruby
IvyHazel◈Wren◈Olive◈Sage◈Jasper◈LeoEzra
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Hazel◈
English · #19
→ Stable
Olive◈
Latin · #171
→ Stable
Iris
Greek · #71
→ Stable
Sienna
Italian · #139
→ Stable
Amber
Latin · #541
↑ Rising
Jade◈
Spanish · #84
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ruby illustration
Name Intelligence
Ruby · Overview
Summary

Ruby is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #63 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Ruby carries a bold, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #63, you will likely encounter other Rubys. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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