How Many People Are Named Rubi?
Complete statistics for the name Rubi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rubi is a very rare female name, with only 8,728 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 37,811 Americans. The majority of people named Rubi are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 8,836 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rubi Through the Generations
Rubi peaked in popularity in 2005 with 716 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Rubi is 21, with 6,781 under-30 and 2,042 aged 30-60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rubi's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rubi
How Many People Have the Name Rubi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,314 people in the United States currently share the name Rubi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 143,237 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rubi a Common or Rare Name?
Rubi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rubi Mean?
Rubi means "creative variant of Ruby" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rubi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rubi Most Popular?
The name Rubi reached peak popularity in 2005, with 716 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rubi?
Approximately 2,314 people named Rubi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,314. That works out to roughly 1 in 143,237 Americans.
Is Rubi a rare name?
Rubi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 143,237 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rubi mean?
Rubi means "creative variant of Ruby" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rubi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rubi are male and 100% are female.
When was Rubi most popular?
Rubi peaked in 2005 with 716 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.