Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ruby.
National Rank (2025)
#64
All-Time Peak Rank
#22 (1911)
Total U.S. Births
376,570
Unisex Distribution0.8% Boy / 99.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ruby Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Ruby
According to SSA data, Ruby achieved its highest historical rank of #22 in 1911. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 8,406 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 2.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ruby scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+2.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,406Births in 1924
Years in Top 100
71yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,603
1890s:8,699
1900s:18,175
1910s:60,308
1920s:76,738
1930s:47,648
1940s:31,872
1950s:20,550
1960s:10,164
1970s:6,433
1980s:6,312
1990s:10,556
2000s:22,032
2010s:33,467
2020s:21,013
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRu-by
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
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