Ruby
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Red; Precious Stone
Background: The name Ruby originates from the Latin word 'ruber,' meaning 'red,' which reflects the color of the precious gemstone known as ruby. In English, the name Ruby is directly derived from the gemstone, which has been cherished for its vibrant hue and value.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#99
Total births
376,074
Most popular decade
1920s
(232,167 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+27 ranks)
Years in Top 100
70
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.8% male
99.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 81
- Peak rank
- #722
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 18
- Recent rank
- #5,222
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 92
- First year rank
- #149
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 8,406
- Peak rank
- #26
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,517
- Recent rank
- #63
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).