Girls name · Tennessee
Ruby in Tennessee
Ruby was the 39th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 121 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 16,550 babies Ruby.
Popularity over time
Ruby in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 168 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 460 | 8th |
| 1942 | 180 | 37th |
| 1958 | 72 | 109th |
| 1973 | 14 | 330th |
| 1992 | 10 | 452nd |
| 2009 | 46 | 146th |
| 2025 | 121 | 39th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 2nd in 1910 to 39th in 2025.
The most babies named Ruby in Tennessee in a single year was 541, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Ruby reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1910). See Ruby in every state →
How popular is Ruby in Tennessee?
Ruby was the 39th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 121 babies named Ruby that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 16,550 babies Ruby.
How many babies are named Ruby in Tennessee?
In 2025, 121 babies were named Ruby in Tennessee. The most babies named Ruby in Tennessee in a single year was 541, in 1924.
What is the rank of Ruby in Tennessee?
Ruby ranked 39th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1910.
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.