Rubie

Rubie 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 46 girls in the United States.

Rubie at a glance

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

About the name Rubie

Rubie 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, Rubie first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #526 in 1903, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 5,233 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rubie in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#526 in 1903
Peak year
1921
Babies named Rubie in 2024
46
Total since 1880
5,233

Rubie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#382 in 2007
Babies named Rubie in 2025
16
Total since 1996
1,307

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rubie mean?

The meaning of Rubie 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 Rubie a boy or girl name?

Rubie is a girl name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rubie?

Rubie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rubie?

Rubie first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #526 in 1903, and 46 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].