Rubby Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRUB-ee / ˈrʌbiEnglish; diminutive of Ruby
Meaning
English: bright red gemstone; diminutive of Ruby
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rubby is often considered a diminutive form of Ruby, which has its roots in the Latin word 'ruber', meaning red. Ruby has been a popular name since the late 19th century, often associated with the gemstone that symbolizes love and passion. Rubby, as a variant, reflects a more playful or affectionate form of the name Ruby, commonly used in informal contexts.
Trend Summary
Rubby is not widely used and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ruby
International Variants
- Rubí (Spanish)
- Rubi (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rubby was first seen in the United States in 1910. Rubby has ranked as high as #883 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Rubby has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rubby (1938)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |