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Rubie
Pronounced ROO-bee /Λru.bi/High
Meaning: Variant of Ruby, the red gemstone name from Latin rubeus, 'red'High
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Rubie is a spelling variant of Ruby, the gemstone name from Latin rubeus, 'red', that joined the Victorian jewel-name wave alongside Pearl and Opal. The -ie form appeared in the same era β nineteenth-century records show both spellings β giving today's parents a vintage variant with paperwork.
Ruby has roared back into the global top tiers in recent decades, and Rubie tags along as its rare, antique-store sister. The -ie ending gives it the cozy finish of Sadie and Elsie.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rubie mean?
Rubie is a variant of Ruby, the gemstone name from Latin rubeus, meaning 'red'.
How do you pronounce Rubie?
It's said ROO-bee /Λru.bi/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rubie a boy or girl name?
Rubie is a girl's name.
How popular is Rubie?
Rubie is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Ruby is the beloved standard.