Is Ruby a popular name?

Ruby reached a best rank of #62 in 2021 and has charted in 13 years.

Where does Ruby rank now?

In the most recent data (2025), Ruby ranks #64.

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #62 (2021) · ranked in 13 years

First charting in 2013, Ruby peaked at #62 in 2021.

It climbed from #93 in 2013 to #64 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #64.

In 2021, 3,599 babies were given the name Ruby.

Ruby was most popular around 2021, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

If Ruby is on your shortlist, Ryan, Riley, Rowan are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Ruby a popular name?: Ruby reached a best rank of #62 in 2021 and has charted in 13 years.
Where does Ruby rank now?: In the most recent data (2025), Ruby ranks #64.
Is Ruby a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Ruby most popular?: Ruby peaked around 2021.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)