Holding steady.
Popularity of Rubby since 1910
Babies named Rubby per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rubby's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rubby is a rare feminine name that emerged as a variant of the gemstone name Ruby. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1910, its peak year, with a rank of not available (outside the top 1000). According to the data, Rubby has maintained a stable trajectory through 2025, but its one-in-N ratio is not recorded, meaning it is given to fewer than one in a million babies. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its usage is extremely sparse and scattered nationwide. As a diminutive form, Rubby shares the vibrant association with the red gemstone but carries a softer, more playful sound.
Rubby is a diminutive form of Ruby, which is derived from the Latin word "ruber" meaning "red." Ruby has been used as a given name since the 19th century, popularized by the gemstone. Rubby emerged as a phonetic variant or affectionate nickname, particularly in the early 20th century.
“Rubby” around the world
Where Rubby lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruby, Rue
Sibling names for Rubby
Names that share Rubby's style, for a brother or sister.
