Ruby
Ruby is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Deep red precious gemstone.” It ranked #64 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin 'rubeus' meaning red, referring to the precious red gemstone.
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how do you pronounce Ruby?
ROO-bee
where does the name Ruby come from?
From the Latin rubeus, meaning red, by way of the medieval Latin rubinus for the stone itself. The name is the gem rather than the colour, and it belongs to the group of jewel names that includes Pearl, Opal and Beryl.
A Victorian favorite that never entirely went out of fashion, Ruby has surged back into the top tier of popular names globally.
how popular is this name?
Ruby has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #22 in 1911, and ranked #64 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #64 |
| 2024 | #62 |
| 2023 | #65 |
| 2022 | #62 |
| 2021 | #62 |
| 2020 | #74 |
| 2019 | #66 |
| 2018 | #74 |
| 2017 | #79 |
| 2016 | #71 |
| 2010 | #113 |
| 2000 | #258 |
| 1990 | #291 |
| 1980 | #357 |
| 1970 | #358 |
| 1960 | #229 |
| 1950 | #130 |
| 1940 | #66 |
| 1930 | #36 |
| 1920 | #26 |
| 1911 | #22 |
| 1910 | #27 |
| 1900 | #51 |
| 1890 | #81 |
| 1880 | #149 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ruby fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ruby
Ruby was among the most popular of the Victorian and Edwardian jewel names, ranking high in Britain and America around 1900 before falling away almost completely by mid-century. Its return has been decisive in Britain, where it re-entered the top twenty in the 2000s, and steadier in the United States.
who are famous people named Ruby?
- Ruby Bridges
- Ruby Rose
- Ruby Dee
what are the nicknames and variants of Ruby?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
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what names go well with Ruby?
Sibling names that share Ruby's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ruby
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby means “Deep red precious gemstone”.
What is the origin of the name Ruby?
Ruby comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Rubi, Rubie and Rubina.
How popular is the name Ruby?
Ruby ranked #64 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1911, at #22, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Ruby a boy or girl name?
Ruby is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ruby?
Ruby is pronounced ROO-bee, with 2 syllables.
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