Rubi

Rubi is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 224 girls in the United States.

Rubi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rubi

Rubi belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rubi first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #431 in 2005, and in 2024 224 babies received the name — 8,822 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rubi in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#431 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Rubi in 2024
224
Total since 1880
8,822

Rubi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#683 in 2007
Babies named Rubi in 2025
5
Total since 1996
567

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rubi mean?

The meaning of Rubi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rubi a boy or girl name?

Rubi is a girl name. In 2024, 224 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rubi?

Rubi comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rubi?

Rubi first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #431 in 2005, and 224 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].