Ruby is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #38 in 2025 with 1,032 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 4,983 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 125.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 245 girls born was named Ruby. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ruby is a vivid gem name with warmth, colour, and real classic status. It feels lively, feminine, and instantly familiar.
Gem names have long appealed to parents, and Ruby became one of the most successful because it is bright without being fussy. It has enjoyed strong revival power as vintage names returned.