Rubie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the gemstone ruby, associated with beauty, passion, and strength.
Meaning of the Name Rubie
Rubie is a variant spelling of the name Ruby. It is derived from the gemstone ruby, which is known for its deep red color. The name Ruby itself comes from the Latin word 'ruber', meaning 'red'. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century and has associations with beauty, passion, and strength.
Popularity of the Name Rubie
The popularity for the name Rubie peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 156 births, which ranked number 1,072 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Rubie had the most female births in 1921 with 156, which ranked number 576 out of 5,870 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1915 with 7, which ranked number 3,082 out of 4,390 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rubie has declined sharply over the last ten years from 45 births to 38 births, a decline of -15.56%. Among females, Rubie has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 38 births, a decline of -15.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rubie
- 20 Year Trend of Rubie: 22.58%
- 10 Year Trend of Rubie: -15.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rubie: -15.56%
Popularity of Rubie by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rubie. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rubie in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rubie is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rubie
- Total Births of Rubie: 37 (-1.68%)
- Female Births of Rubie: 37 (-1.68%)
Given the downward trend of Rubie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.68% decrease in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rubie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 37 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.68%.