Ruby

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    Origin:
  • French: Red jewel
  • Latin: A deep red, translucent precious stone
Description:
A hugely popular name in the UK, Ruby is making a comeback in the US, as well; July's deep red birthstone is a recent celeb-parent favorite name for baby girls, and is climbing steadily nationwide. It's no wonder: Ruby sounds classic, confident, and cool.
Popularity:
How popular is Ruby? Here's how many babies were named Ruby over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Rubie
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Ruby Dee
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Tobey Maguire, Daughter of Charlotte Church, Daughter of Marley Shelton, Daughter of Matthew Modine, Daughter of Rod Stewart and Kelly Emberg, Daughter of Suzanne Vega
Syllables:
2
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