What does the name Rubie mean?

Rubie is a girl name of Latin origin: variant spelling of Ruby, from the gemstone, Latin rubeus, 'red'.

When was the name Rubie most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Rubie peaked in the 1900s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Rubie?

Names similar to Rubie in origin and style include Olive, Lettie, Fannie, Laurie, Verna.

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Rubie

girl name

Origin

Latin

Syllables

Peak era

1900s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

variant spelling of Ruby, from the gemstone, Latin rubeus, 'red'

The story

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Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1900s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rubie peaked in the 1900s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Rubie

Olive Lettie Fannie Laurie Verna Luna

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