How Many People Are Named Rubie?
Complete statistics for the name Rubie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rubie is a very rare female name, with only 1,928 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 171,200 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 156 births, and now it's experiencing a slow rise in usage.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 81All 5,279 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: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rubie Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Rubie has maintained its charm, though it's become increasingly associated with older individuals. With 3,951 people over 60, it's clear that a large portion of those named Rubie are part of the older generation. The name's resurgence among younger parents suggests a growing appreciation for its timeless appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rubie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rubie
How Many People Have the Name Rubie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Rubie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,315,275 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rubie a Common or Rare Name?
Rubie 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 Rubie Mean?
Rubie means "creative variant of Ruby" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rubie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rubie Most Popular?
The name Rubie reached peak popularity in 1921, with 156 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Rubie?
Approximately 252 people named Rubie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 252. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,315,275 Americans.
Is Rubie a rare name?
Rubie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,315,275 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rubie mean?
Rubie means "creative variant of Ruby" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rubie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rubie are male and 100% are female.
When was Rubie most popular?
Rubie peaked in 1921 with 156 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.