gender neutral
Ruby
red gemstone
About Ruby
In a world of conventional boy names, Ruby sparkles with unexpected charm and modern sensibility. This gemstone name reflects a new generation's approach to identity—bold, beautiful, and delightfully unconventional.
Your son Ruby will stand out not through force but through sheer originality. He'll learn early that being different is a strength, not a weakness. His name becomes his first lesson in confidence and self-assurance.
Ruby suggests richness—of character, of experience, of perspective. Like the precious stone itself, your son will be multifaceted, catching light from every angle and revealing new depths with each passing year.
The warmth inherent in this name will shape your Ruby into someone approachable yet intriguing, familiar yet refreshingly unique. He'll navigate social situations with ease, his name serving as an instant conversation starter and memory anchor.
Years from now, when your Ruby has grown into his own, he'll thank you for gifting him a name that taught him to embrace his individuality and shine without apology.
Popularity of the Name Ruby
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1880 | #891 |
| 1887 | #673 |
| 1888 | #602 |
| 1891 | #587 |
| 1892 | #849 |
| 1893 | #757 |
| 1894 | #591 |
| 1895 | #474 |
| 1896 | #494 |
| 1897 | #672 |
| 1898 | #565 |
| 1899 | #652 |
| 1900 | #511 |
| 1901 | #585 |
| 1902 | #611 |
| 1903 | #501 |
| 1904 | #478 |
| 1905 | #632 |
| 1906 | #430 |
| 1907 | #493 |
| 1909 | #746 |
| 1910 | #616 |
| 1911 | #572 |
| 1912 | #566 |
| 1913 | #635 |
| 1914 | #814 |
| 1915 | #801 |
| 1916 | #770 |
| 1917 | #897 |
| 1918 | #721 |
| 1919 | #896 |
| 1920 | #762 |
| 1921 | #788 |
| 1922 | #946 |
| 1923 | #891 |
| 1924 | #847 |
| 1925 | #830 |
| 1926 | #888 |
| 1927 | #724 |
| 1928 | #925 |
| 1929 | #812 |
| 1930 | #831 |
| 1931 | #793 |
| 1932 | #885 |
| 1933 | #849 |
| 1934 | #868 |
| 1935 | #831 |
| 1936 | #891 |
| 1937 | #844 |
| 1938 | #908 |
| 1940 | #948 |
Variations of Name Ruby
- Rubee
- Rubey
- Rubby
- Rubbee
- Rubie
- Rubi
- Roobee
- Roobey
Names Similar to Ruby
Nicknames for Ruby
- Rube
- Rubes
- Roo
- Rubster
