Girls name · California
Ruby in California
In SSA data for California, 24,477 babies are named Ruby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #78 most popular girls name, with 360 born.
Popularity over time
Ruby in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 30 | #53 |
| 1926 | 105 | #76 |
| 1943 | 99 | #150 |
| 1959 | 85 | #318 |
| 1976 | 146 | #190 |
| 1992 | 387 | #136 |
| 2009 | 661 | #56 |
| 2025 | 360 | #78 |
California had the most Ruby births in 2007, with 743. Its highest rank in California came in 1913, at #50.
Ruby started at #53 in 1910 and finished at #78 in 2025 on the girls list in California, with a high of #50 in 1913 and a low of #434 in 1968.
Texas gave Ruby its highest national rank, #2, in 1910. See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in California?
In SSA data for California, 24,477 babies are named Ruby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #78 most popular girls name, with 360 born.
How many babies are named Ruby in California?
California recorded 360 births of babies named Ruby in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruby in California?
Ruby ranked #78 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.