Rubie

Meaning & origin

Rubie is a lesser-used spelling of the gemstone name Ruby, which has a long history of popularity among English-speaking families. First recorded in the U.S. in 1884, Rubie saw its peak usage in 1909, when it ranked highest in the Social Security data. After a long decline, the name has been rising again since 1985, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names. In the most recent year of data (2025), Rubie ranked 3975th, with approximately 1 in 44646 babies given this name. The name is most commonly found in Texas, which tops the list of states where Rubie appears. While less common than the standard Ruby, Rubie offers a slightly more distinctive choice for parents attracted to the jewel-name trend.

Rubie is a phonetic variant of Ruby, which derives from the Latin word 'ruber' meaning 'red'. Ruby as a given name emerged in the 19th century during the Victorian era's fashion for jewel names. The spelling Rubie, while less common, appeared early in the name's recorded history, with the first documented usage in 1884 in the United States.