Girls name · Iowa
Ruby in Iowa
Ruby was the 36th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 55 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 3,664 babies Ruby.
Popularity over time
Ruby in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 54 | 26th |
| 1923 | 102 | 48th |
| 1935 | 38 | 101st |
| 1948 | 17 | 199th |
| 1960 | 8 | 378th |
| 2000 | 8 | 371st |
| 2012 | 42 | 63rd |
| 2025 | 55 | 36th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 26th in 1910 to 36th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruby in Iowa in a single year was 145, in 1916. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 2023.
Across the country, Ruby reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1910). See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in Iowa?
Ruby was the 36th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 55 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 3,664 babies Ruby.
How many babies are named Ruby in Iowa?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Ruby in Iowa. The most babies named Ruby in Iowa in a single year was 145, in 1916.
What is the rank of Ruby in Iowa?
Ruby ranked 36th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 2023.
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.