Ruby: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Named for the precious red gemstone, this name glows with warmth, passion, and vitality.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #62
- Peak
- #20 in 1911
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ruby Means
Ruby is a girl name of Latin origin. Named for the precious red gemstone, this name glows with warmth, passion, and vitality.
How Popular Ruby Is
Ruby currently ranks #62 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #20 in 1911. It is rising.
Good to Know About Ruby
- Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate a Louisiana school in 1960.
- The ruby is the birthstone for July and symbolizes love and courage.
- The programming language Ruby was named for the gemstone.
Names Like Ruby
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ruby
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ruby.
Questions About Ruby
What does Ruby mean?
Ruby is a girl name of Latin origin. Named for the precious red gemstone, this name glows with warmth, passion, and vitality.
How popular is Ruby?
Ruby currently ranks #62 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #20 in 1911. It is rising.
Where does Ruby come from?
Ruby comes from Latin roots. Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate a Louisiana school in 1960.
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