Rubi
How to say it: ROO-bee · /ˈrubi/
Spanish form of Ruby; from Latin 'rubeus' meaning 'red'; refers to the precious red gemstone.
Rubi was the 79th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 225 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #80 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #79 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 225 |
| Share of births | 1 in 877 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #80 |
| In France, 2025 | #387 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in the last forty years, Rubi shone brightest in the 2000s. Close to that best still, it is expected to ease downward.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp in two syllables, Rubi sparkles as a gemstone name. Mila pairs sweetly with it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rubi is about 1 in 37.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #387 for girls in 2025.
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