Rubie Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROO-bee //ˈruː.bi//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Ruby; Latin: Red gemstone

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rubie is derived from the Latin word "ruber," meaning "red." This etymological root reflects the name's connection to the color red, which has historically been associated with various symbolic meanings, including passion, love, and vitality. The name evolved through Old French as "rubie" before being adopted into English.

The transition into English likely occurred during the Middle Ages, a period marked by significant linguistic and cultural exchange between the French and English due to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. Historically, the name Rubie has been linked to gemstones, particularly the ruby, which is a precious stone known for its deep red color.

The ruby has been valued since antiquity, often symbolizing wealth, power, and protection. In various cultures, rubies were believed to possess magical properties and were associated with nobility and divine favor.

The name Rubie, therefore, carries with it a sense of richness and allure, reflecting the qualities attributed to the gemstone. Throughout history, names derived from colors or precious stones have often been used to convey specific attributes or virtues.

Rubie, as a feminine form, may have been embraced for its aesthetic appeal and the positive connotations associated with its meanings. While specific historical figures bearing the name are less documented, the enduring nature of color-based names suggests a cultural resonance that has allowed Rubie to persist in various forms over the centuries.

The name's association with beauty and rarity continues to evoke a sense of admiration and significance.

Famous people named Rubie

In this section, you will find notable people named Rubie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rubie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rubie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rubie Ann Lin is a singer best known for her work in the music group The Rubies.

Rubie D. McCoy is a writer best known for her contributions to children's literature.

Fictional characters named Rubie

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Rubie is a fictional character from the animated series Rubie and the Red Shoes. She is a young girl who embarks on magical adventures with her enchanted red shoes.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rubie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rubie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RuthRomyRubyRinaRheaRosieRoxie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rubie was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Rubie has ranked as high as #1059 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, California, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Rubie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rubie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rubie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rubie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 36 0 36
2024 47 0 47
2023 45 0 45
2022 40 0 40
2021 43 0 43
2020 57 0 57
2019 38 0 38
2018 46 0 46
2017 37 0 37
2016 40 0 40
2015 45 0 45
2014 33 0 33
2013 43 0 43
2012 45 0 45
2011 26 0 26
2010 41 0 41
2009 43 0 43
2008 36 0 36
2007 36 0 36
2006 31 0 31
2005 38 0 38
2004 38 0 38
2003 32 0 32
2002 31 0 31
2001 22 0 22
2000 23 0 23
1999 29 0 29
1998 19 0 19
1997 14 0 14
1996 16 0 16
1995 18 0 18
1994 25 0 25
1993 16 0 16
1992 21 0 21
1991 23 0 23
1990 14 0 14
1989 25 0 25
1988 13 0 13
1987 6 0 6
1986 8 0 8
1985 10 0 10
1984 5 0 5
1983 6 0 6
1982 15 0 15
1981 8 0 8
1980 5 0 5
1979 6 0 6
1977 10 0 10
1976 9 0 9
1975 9 0 9
1974 8 0 8
1973 5 0 5
1971 10 0 10
1970 5 0 5
1968 7 0 7
1966 9 0 9
1965 8 0 8
1964 11 0 11
1963 14 0 14
1962 17 0 17
1961 16 0 16
1960 14 0 14
1959 12 0 12
1958 8 0 8
1957 18 0 18
1956 20 0 20
1955 32 0 32
1954 25 0 25
1953 19 0 19
1952 32 0 32
1951 21 0 21
1950 21 0 21
1949 33 0 33
1948 23 0 23
1947 40 0 40
1946 29 0 29
1945 47 0 47
1944 33 0 33
1943 31 0 31
1942 35 0 35
1941 47 0 47
1940 46 0 46
1939 46 0 46
1938 60 0 60
1937 48 0 48
1936 46 0 46
1935 57 0 57
1934 74 0 74
1933 61 0 61
1932 69 0 69
1931 64 0 64
1930 82 6 76
1929 89 0 89
1928 94 0 94
1927 96 7 89
1926 98 0 98
1925 118 5 113
1924 121 0 121
1923 132 0 132
1922 130 0 130
1921 156 0 156
1920 136 6 130
1919 125 0 125
1918 126 0 126
1917 113 5 108
1916 123 5 118
1915 103 7 96
1914 86 0 86
1913 65 5 60
1912 65 0 65
1911 51 0 51
1910 56 0 56
1909 52 0 52
1908 37 0 37
1907 42 0 42
1906 44 0 44
1905 28 0 28
1904 21 0 21
1903 38 0 38
1902 31 0 31
1901 27 0 27
1900 33 0 33
1899 24 0 24
1898 27 0 27
1897 23 0 23
1896 22 0 22
1895 14 0 14
1894 25 0 25
1893 20 0 20
1892 10 0 10
1891 13 0 13
1890 18 0 18
1889 14 0 14
1888 20 0 20
1887 10 0 10
1885 5 0 5
1884 11 0 11

Top States for Rubie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
54%
CA 6
46%