Ruby
boy name#5861 in 2025Ruby entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #424 in 1906, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5861
rank today
#424
peak (1906)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1890s | #637 |
| 1900s | #577 |
| 1910s | #720 |
| 1920s | #833 |
| 1930s | #879 |
| 1940s | #1402 |
| 1950s | #2232 |
| 1960s | #2566 |
| 1970s | #3842 |
| 1980s | #3404 |
| 1990s | #5068 |
| 2000s | #9096 |
| 2010s | #9941 |
| 2020s | #6029 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Ruby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruby alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruby in 2025?
- Ruby ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ruby most popular?
- Ruby peaked in 1906, reaching #424 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ruby with classmates?
- Ruby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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