Ruby
Ruby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ruby
- A female given name.
- A male given name.
Etymology
The female name derives from ruby in the 19th century. The programming language was named after the gemstone.
How popular is Ruby?
Since 1880, 376,570 girls and 3,114 boys in the U.S. have been named Ruby (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #430 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #64 for girls, with 3,569 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ruby
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Ruby
Names that peaked around the same time as Ruby and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ruby FAQ
What does the name Ruby mean?
A female given name. A male given name. The female name derives from ruby in the 19th century. The programming language was named after the gemstone.
How popular is the name Ruby?
Since 1880, 376,570 girls and 3,114 boys in the U.S. have been named Ruby (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #430 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #64 for girls, with 3,569 babies given the name.
Is Ruby a boy or girl name?
Ruby is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 376,570 girls and 3,114 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.