BABY NAMES
Ruby
English
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 Unisex
A sparkling gem of a name, Ruby is both darling and bright, with some classic Hollywood glamour thrown in for good measure.

Variations
Rubinia, Rubina, Rubie, Rubi, Rubey, Rubette, Rubee, Rubetta, Rubyna, Rubye
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Ruby
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.