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Rubyann

ROO-bee-an · Combination of the names Ruby and Ann, thus Ruby's meaning of 'precious red gemstone' combined with Ann's meaning 'grace'.

2025 rank (girls)
#13,208
Babies named in 2025
6
Peak popularity
2015
2025 frequency
1 in 267,878 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.

Popularity of Rubyann since 1965

Babies named Rubyann per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913198020002020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s5
1970s7
1980s23
1990s29
2000s32
2010s85
2020s46

Meaning & origin

Rubyann is a modern compound name that joined the U.S. naming landscape in 1965. It combines the gemstone name Ruby with Ann, creating a distinctly feminine double name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2015, later than many similar compounds. Since 2022, its usage has been falling, but it remains a recognizable choice with a harmonious sound. The name has not been recorded among the top states, suggesting a broad but shallow distribution. With a 2025 rank of 13,208 and a 1-in-268,000 frequency, Rubyann is an uncommon but not unheard of name, appealing to parents who like vintage gem and classic name combinations.

Rubyann is a modern compound name formed from Ruby (from the gemstone, ultimately from Latin ruber 'red') and Ann (the English form of Hannah, from Hebrew 'grace'). Such double-barreled feminine names became fashionable in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. The name first appeared in recorded usage in 1965.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ruby, Annie, Rue, Bianca

Variants: Ruby Ann, Ruby-Anne, Rubianne

Sibling names for Rubyann

Names that share Rubyann's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Pearl, Hazel, Violet, Rose, Opal

Brothers: Arthur, Henry, George, Walter, Leo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rubyann mean?
Rubyann is a combination of Ruby, meaning 'precious red gemstone', and Ann, meaning 'grace'.
How popular is the name Rubyann?
Rubyann ranked 13,208th in the United States in 2025, with about 1 in 268,000 girls given the name that year. Its peak popularity was in 2015.
Is Rubyann a boy or girl name?
Rubyann is almost exclusively used for girls.