Ruby
Latin girl's name meaning “red gemstone”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- red gemstone
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #66
- Born in 2023
- 3,356
Meaning & origin
Ruby comes from the red ruby gemstone, via the Latin rubeus, 'red'. A jewel name popular in the Victorian era and again today.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ruby ranked #66 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,356 US girls were given the name Ruby.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #63 in 2024
“Unranked” means Ruby was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Ruby: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby is a Latin name meaning "red gemstone". Ruby comes from the red ruby gemstone, via the Latin rubeus, 'red'. A jewel name popular in the Victorian era and again today.
Where does the name Ruby come from?
Ruby is of Latin origin. Ruby comes from the red ruby gemstone, via the Latin rubeus, 'red'. A jewel name popular in the Victorian era and again today.
Is Ruby a boy or a girl name?
Ruby is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Ruby?
In 2023, 3,356 US girls were given the name Ruby.
Is Ruby a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ruby ranked #66 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.