Rubye
Every Rubye since 1886 — 6,967 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rubye
Rubye is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1886, 6,967 American babies have been named Rubye. Its peak came in 1919, when 256 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rubye stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rubye year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,996 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,221 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,523 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,672 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,061 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,698 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,769 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,694 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,284 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,254 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,879 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,940 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,823 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,606 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,375 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,245 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,018 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,705 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,973 |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,015 |
| 1950 | 52 | #1,281 |
| 1945 | 73 | #887 |
| 1940 | 52 | #996 |
| 1935 | 79 | #765 |
| 1930 | 125 | #621 |
| 1925 | 178 | #535 |
| 1920 | 241 | #433 |
| 1915 | 210 | #413 |
| 1910 | 84 | #437 |
| 1905 | 67 | #419 |
| 1900 | 23 | #776 |
| 1895 | 19 | #740 |
| 1890 | 9 | #996 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rubye in 2025?
Rubye did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Rubye?
6,967 babies have been named Rubye in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rubye most popular?
Rubye peaked in 1919, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Rubye a boy or girl name?
Rubye is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rubye rising or falling?
Rubye is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.