Meaning: Its source is rubinus, a Latin name meaning "The red gemstone."

Popularity: The name Rubie ranked 2134th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: In the late 19th century, it was fashionable in English-speaking countries to name girls after precious objects. Ruby joined names like Beryl, Pearl and Crystal in its climb to popularity.