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Ruby

Ruby is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Ruby?

Recorded births named Ruby by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	379,684 births
England & Wales since 1996	60,256 births
Ireland since 1964	4,637 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Ruby's popularity over time

Babies named Ruby per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1924 (8,472/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (4,986/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2009 (353/yr).

When was Ruby popular?

Ruby reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #51 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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