Girls name · South Carolina
Ruby in South Carolina
In 2025, 46 babies born in South Carolina were named Ruby, making it the #93 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 10,588.
Popularity over time
Ruby in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 71 | #40 |
| 1925 | 314 | #12 |
| 1941 | 183 | #22 |
| 1956 | 95 | #70 |
| 1972 | 10 | #343 |
| 1990 | 7 | #485 |
| 2010 | 19 | #237 |
| 2025 | 46 | #93 |
Ruby had its most births in South Carolina in 1924, when 329 babies were given the name. Ruby's highest rank in South Carolina was #8, set in 1915.
Rank swung between #8 (1915) and #602 (1988) in South Carolina, from #40 in 1910 to #93 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 South Carolina?
In 2025, 46 babies born in South Carolina were named Ruby, making it the #93 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 10,588.
How many babies are named Ruby in South Carolina?
South Carolina recorded 46 births of babies named Ruby in 2025.
What is the rank of Ruby in South Carolina?
Ruby ranked #93 among girls names in South Carolina 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.