#632024 rank
1924peak year
372,975babies named Ruby since 1880
▼ 6%5-year trend
Ruby popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ruby mean?
From the Latin rubeus, 'red', the name of the precious ruby stone. It was a Victorian favorite and returned as a leading jewel name in the 2000s.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, nature
Names like Ruby
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ruby, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Rubys
- Ruby Rose, actress
Spellings & variants
RubiRubie
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