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At a Glance: Name: Ruby – 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
Phonetic: ROO-bee IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ruby mean?
Red gemstone. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ruby)
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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