Ruby is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #64 in 2025 with 3,554 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3,847 births ranking #71. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 260.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 452 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.