Girls name · Kentucky
Ruby in Kentucky
Ruby was the 57th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 60 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,549 babies Ruby.
Popularity over time
Ruby in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 136 | 10th |
| 1926 | 453 | 10th |
| 1942 | 199 | 36th |
| 1958 | 51 | 128th |
| 1973 | 13 | 299th |
| 1990 | 8 | 384th |
| 2009 | 22 | 209th |
| 2025 | 60 | 57th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 10th in 1910 to 57th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruby in Kentucky in a single year was 520, in 1923. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Ruby reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1910). See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in Kentucky?
Ruby was the 57th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 60 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,549 babies Ruby.
How many babies are named Ruby in Kentucky?
In 2025, 60 babies were named Ruby in Kentucky. The most babies named Ruby in Kentucky in a single year was 520, in 1923.
What is the rank of Ruby in Kentucky?
Ruby ranked 57th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1911.
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.