Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Rubie
GirlEnglish, Latin· “variant of Ruby, red gemstone”
- Meaning
- variant of Ruby, red gemstone
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ROO-bee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,051
- US babies 2025
- 36
- Best rank
- #526 (1903)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Rubie
Rubie is an English and Latin name that means “variant of Ruby, red gemstone”.
Rubie is a variant of Ruby, from the gemstone name, which comes through Old French rubi from the Latin ruber, red. Ruby became a popular girls' name in the late nineteenth century with the fashion for jewel names, and it has seen a strong revival in recent decades. The -ie ending gives Rubie a softer, more personal look while keeping the pronunciation the same: ROO-bee. Ruby, Rubi and Rubye are related spellings. It sits comfortably with vintage revivals like Rosie, Hazel and Pearl, and it carries both a jewel and a color in one name.
Other spellings with the same sound: Ruby, Rubi.
Popularity over time
Rubie first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 50 different years, starting in 1884. Its best national rank was #526 in 1903, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 156 were named Rubie. In 2025, 36 babies were named Rubie, and it ranked #4,051 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #632 in 1920, #2,175 in 1950, #11,732 in 1980, #5,119 in 2000, #3,803 in 2010, and #4,051 in 2025. Of the 5,271 US girls named Rubie since records began, 22% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 891 babies. Since 2010, 662 more have been named Rubie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lavina, Estell, Mittie, Evelyne, and Albertha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rubie ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2357 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rubie is usually pronounced ROO-bee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Ruby and Rubi.
Middle names for Rubie
A few middle names that flow with Rubie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rubie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rubie mean?
Rubie is an English and Latin name that means “variant of Ruby, red gemstone”.
What is the origin of the name Rubie?
Rubie has English and Latin roots. Rubie is a variant of Ruby, from the gemstone name, which comes through Old French rubi from the Latin ruber, red.
Is Rubie a popular name?
Not especially. Rubie ranked #4,051 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rubie a boy or girl name?
Rubie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rubie?
Rubie is usually pronounced ROO-bee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings