Ruby is a baby girl name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Ruby was given to 18 boys, ranking No. 5386 for boys and 3,517 girls, ranking No. 63 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Ruby
In 2024, Ruby was given to 18 boys, ranking No. 5386 for boys and 3,517 girls, ranking No. 63 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1880 and shows 376,074 recorded births between 1880 and 2024.
Is Ruby Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Ruby is used mostly for girls in current records, with lighter but visible use for boys.
Why Parents Compare Ruby
Parents comparing Ruby often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
Names like Ruby are often compared by recent popularity, staying power across generations, and whether the overall style feels familiar, modern, classic, or flexible.
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- The name starts with R, which can help when matching sibling names, initials, or family naming patterns.
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