Rubi
Girl name · English · French · Latin · Spanish
Meaningruby · Spanish form of Ruby
- US rank
- #1,076
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #431 in 2005
225 babies were named Rubi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 232 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rubi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,143 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rubi, 225 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rubi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRubi first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #431.
- Then vs nowRubi is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,385 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 7,143.
- TrendRubi has climbed 232 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,076. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRubi is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #483, followed by California (#616) and Oregon (#619). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningRubi is a Spanish form of Ruby, which means “ruby”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Rubi
Rubi is a girl name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “ruby”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ubi”. US birth records list Rubi for girls from 1957 to 2025, in 59 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #431 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,076, with 225 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 17 | 59,952 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 42,052 girls |
| 1990s | 93 | 10,697 girls |
| 2000s | 184 | 5,435 girls |
| 2010s | 113 | 8,858 girls |
| 2020s | 129 | 7,730 girls |
Other spellings of Rubi
More English girl names
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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Questions about the name Rubi
What does the name Rubi mean?
Rubi means “ruby” in Spanish, as a form of Ruby.
What is the origin of the name Rubi?
Rubi has English, French, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Rubi a boy or girl name?
Rubi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rubi?
Rubi ranked #1,076 for US girls in 2025, given to 225 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#431).