Ruby
Ruby first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1924, when 8,406 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,554.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ruby popular?
Steady Ruby has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1924.
| 2020s | 21,013 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33,467 | |
| 2000s | 22,032 | |
| 1990s | 10,556 | |
| 1980s | 6,312 | |
| 1970s | 6,433 | |
| 1960s | 10,164 | |
| 1950s | 20,550 | |
| 1940s | 31,872 | |
| 1930s | 47,648 | |
| 1920s | 76,738 | |
| 1910s | 60,308 | |
| 1900s | 18,175 | |
| 1890s | 8,699 | |
| 1880s | 2,603 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ruby mean?
Ruby comes from the red gemstone, whose name derives from the Latin ruber, “red.” It is one of the jewel names that flourished in the Victorian era.
Nicknames for Ruby
- Rubes
Variants & spellings
- Rubi
- Rubie
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruby a boy or a girl name?
Ruby is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ruby a popular name right now?
Ruby has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1924.
How popular is the name Ruby?
In 2025, Ruby ranked #64 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ruby most popular?
Ruby was most popular in 1924, when about 8,406 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Ruby?
Common nicknames for Ruby include Rubes.