Names Starting With R
GirlLatin#51 in 2025
Ruby
Ruby is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Deep red precious gemstone.” It ranked #51 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ROO-bee
meaning & origin
The name Ruby means “Deep red precious gemstone.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
From the Latin 'rubeus' meaning red, referring to the precious red gemstone. A Victorian favorite that never entirely went out of fashion, Ruby has surged back into the top tier of popular names globally.
popularity over time
#622020
#582021
#552022
#532023
#512024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #51 |
| 2023 | #53 |
| 2022 | #55 |
| 2021 | #58 |
| 2020 | #62 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Ruby
- Ruby Bridges
- Ruby Rose
- Ruby Dee
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