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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Red gemstone
- Origin
- Latin (via the gemstone name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ROO-bee
Ruby is a classic girl's name, pronounced ROO-bee, drawn straight from the gemstone — its meaning, rooted in Latin, is simply 'red gemstone.' It's not a modern invention; Social Security records trace it all the way back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Ruby
Meaning: Red gemstone.
Origin: Latin (via the gemstone name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ruby
ROO-beeIPA /ˈruːbi/
Popularity of Ruby
Ruby hit its peak in 1911 at #22, with 3,372 girls given the name that year; by 2024 it ranked #63, with 3,517 babies named Ruby — close in count to its 1911 peak, even though its rank has slipped.
Names Like Ruby
These names share Ruby’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ruby mean?
Red gemstone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ruby?
Ruby is pronounced ROO-bee (IPA: /ˈruːbi/).
Is Ruby a popular name right now?
Ruby peaked at #22 in 1911 and is ranked #63 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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