What does the name Ruby mean?

Ruby means deep red gemstone. Birthstone of July.

Where does the name Ruby come from?

Ruby is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Ruby a boy or a girl name?

Ruby is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Ruby are girls and 1% are boys.

How popular is the name Ruby in 2023?

Ruby ranks #65 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1924 with 8,472 babies.

How do you pronounce Ruby?

Ruby is pronounced ROO-bee (2 syllables).

A name from Latin · Girl

Ruby

Deep red gemstone. Birthstone of July.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

369,483 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

3,377 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

RDeep red gemstone. Birthstone of July.

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Ruby.

R
Ruby Rose (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Ruby.

What does the name Ruby mean?: Ruby means deep red gemstone. Birthstone of July.
Where does the name Ruby come from?: Ruby is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Ruby a boy or a girl name?: Ruby is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Ruby are girls and 1% are boys.
How popular is the name Ruby in 2023?: Ruby ranks #65 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1924 with 8,472 babies.
How do you pronounce Ruby?: Ruby is pronounced ROO-bee (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.