Ruby
Ruby is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Deep red precious gemstone.” It ranked #51 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin 'rubeus' meaning red, referring to the precious red gemstone.
how do you pronounce Ruby?
ROO-bee
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what does Ruby mean?
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.
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.
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #51 |
| 2023 | #53 |
| 2022 | #55 |
| 2021 | #58 |
| 2020 | #62 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Ruby?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ruby?
- Ruby Bridges
- Ruby Rose
- Ruby Dee
what names are similar to Ruby?
what names go well with Ruby?
Sibling names that share Ruby's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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