How Many People Are Named Ruby?
376,074
people in the United States are named Ruby
1 in 890 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#190
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1123%
Of US population
Peak Year
1924
8,472 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
ROO-bee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Simply from the name of the precious stone (which ultimately derives from Latin ruber "red"), which is the birthstone of July. It came into use as a given name in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 76.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
36,404
California
24,164
North Carolina
20,467
Georgia
20,371
Alabama
16,714
Tennessee
16,465
Kentucky
14,651
Mississippi
14,011
Arkansas
12,299
Virginia
11,689
💡 Fun Facts About "Ruby"
- 3,535 babies were named Ruby in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1924
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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