What does the name Ruby mean?

The name Ruby means "A red gemstone".

What is the origin of the name Ruby?

Ruby is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 3,517 babies were named Ruby in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ruby is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 3,517 →

All-Time Total: 343,498

Peak Year: 1924

Ruby is derived from the Latin word "ruber," meaning red. It is also associated with the gemstone of the same name.

Girl names closely related to Ruby

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Boy names closely related to Ruby

Oliver Miles Milo Dean Russell Charlie Conrad Malcolm

Names with similar meaning to Ruby

Rubi Rubye

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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