Rubie
Rubie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Deep red precious gemstone.
Origin and history
Rubie is a variant spelling of Ruby, derived from the Latin word for the precious red gemstone. It has been used continuously in the United States since the late 19th century as a vintage gemstone name. While less common than the traditional spelling Ruby, it remains a recognized alternative.
Popularity in the United States
5,271 babies in the United States have been named Rubie since 1880. It ranks #2380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.5 %)
- MS (16.1 %)
- GA (15 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 60 |
| 1890-1900 | 196 |
| 1900-1910 | 353 |
| 1910-1920 | 891 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,152 |
| 1930-1940 | 601 |
| 1940-1950 | 364 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 330 |
| 2010-2019 | 394 |
| 2020-2029 | 268 |
Fun facts
- Rubie developed as a French-influenced or vintage spelling variant of the gemstone name Ruby.
- The name has appeared in official United States birth records every year since tracking began in 1880.