Girls name · California
Ruby in California
Ruby was the 78th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 360 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, California families have named 24,477 babies Ruby.
Popularity over time
Ruby in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 30 | 53rd |
| 1926 | 105 | 76th |
| 1943 | 99 | 150th |
| 1959 | 85 | 318th |
| 1976 | 146 | 190th |
| 1992 | 387 | 136th |
| 2009 | 661 | 56th |
| 2025 | 360 | 78th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 53rd in 1910 to 78th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruby in California in a single year was 743, in 2007. Its best showing was 50th among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Ruby reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1910). See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in California?
Ruby was the 78th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 360 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, California families have named 24,477 babies Ruby.
How many babies are named Ruby in California?
In 2025, 360 babies were named Ruby in California. The most babies named Ruby in California in a single year was 743, in 2007.
What is the rank of Ruby in California?
Ruby ranked 78th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 50th among girls names in 1913.
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.