How Common is the First Name Ruby?
We estimate that there are 153,860 people named Ruby who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ruby is the 180th most common for women, and the 355th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Ruby?
The average person named Ruby is 38.30 years old.
Is Ruby a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
3,569 people named Ruby were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 64th most popular name for girls, and the 170th most popular overall.
The popularity of Ruby peaked in 1911, when it was the 22nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Ruby a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Ruby is almost exclusively a female name. 99.4% of people named Ruby are female.
Popularity of Ruby in England
In 2020, Ruby was the 30th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.