Girls name · Iowa
Ruby in Iowa
In SSA data for Iowa, 3,664 babies are named Ruby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #36 most popular girls name, with 55 born.
Popularity over time
Ruby in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 54 | #26 |
| 1923 | 102 | #48 |
| 1935 | 38 | #101 |
| 1948 | 17 | #199 |
| 1960 | 8 | #378 |
| 2000 | 8 | #371 |
| 2012 | 42 | #63 |
| 2025 | 55 | #36 |
No year in Iowa had more Ruby births than 1916, when 145 were born. Ruby's highest rank in Iowa was #25, set in 2023.
Its rank among girls names in Iowa ran from #25 in 2023 to #503 in 1996, starting at #26 in 1910 and ending at #36 in 2025.
Nationally, Ruby's strongest state was Texas, where it hit #2 in 1910. See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in Iowa?
In SSA data for Iowa, 3,664 babies are named Ruby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #36 most popular girls name, with 55 born.
How many babies are named Ruby in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 55 births of babies named Ruby in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruby in Iowa?
Ruby ranked #36 among girls names in Iowa 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.