Girls name · Illinois
Ruby in Illinois
Ruby was the 74th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 112 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,616 babies Ruby.
Popularity over time
Ruby in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 90 | 53rd |
| 1926 | 229 | 66th |
| 1943 | 61 | 167th |
| 1959 | 48 | 292nd |
| 1976 | 36 | 329th |
| 1992 | 34 | 372nd |
| 2009 | 131 | 107th |
| 2025 | 112 | 74th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 53rd in 1910 to 74th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruby in Illinois in a single year was 279, in 1920. Its best showing was 43rd among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Ruby reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1910). See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in Illinois?
Ruby was the 74th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 112 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,616 babies Ruby.
How many babies are named Ruby in Illinois?
In 2025, 112 babies were named Ruby in Illinois. The most babies named Ruby in Illinois in a single year was 279, in 1920.
What is the rank of Ruby in Illinois?
Ruby ranked 74th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 43rd among girls names in 1912.
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.