Rubye
girl nameRubye entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #366 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#366
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1086 |
| 1890s | #788 |
| 1900s | #451 |
| 1910s | #404 |
| 1920s | #500 |
| 1930s | #675 |
| 1940s | #937 |
| 1950s | #1971 |
| 1960s | #4825 |
| 1970s | #8405 |
| 1980s | #12362 |
| 1990s | #13267 |
| 2000s | #15337 |
| 2010s | #15605 |
| 2020s | #13210 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Rubye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rubye alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rubye in 2025?
- Rubye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rubye most popular?
- Rubye peaked in 1912, reaching #366 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rubye with classmates?
- Rubye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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