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How Many People Are Named Ruby?
Estimated people named Ruby living in the U.S. today
145,445
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 376,074
- Peak year: 1924 (8,472 births)
- Estimated living today: 145,445
Ruby by age group — who carries the name today?
Ruby popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ruby
Ruby has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 376,074 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 145,445 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,350 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rubys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ruby in the US?
An estimated 145,445 people named Ruby are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ruby uncommon — about 1 in 2,350 Americans.
Is Ruby a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ruby is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Ruby most popular?
Ruby peaked in 1924, when 8,472 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ruby?
Ruby ranks #365 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).