Rubee
A feminine variant of the gemstone ruby, symbolizing passion and vitality.
Name Census estimates that about 268 living Americans carry the first name Rubee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rubee today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rubee births was 2016 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rubee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
268
~ 1 in 1,278,934 Americans
Peak year
2016
22 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,919
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Rubee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rubee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rubee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rubee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rubee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rubees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rubee
The given name Rubee has its origins in the Sanskrit language, traced back to ancient India around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ruby," which refers to the precious gemstone of the same name, known for its deep red color and symbolizing passion, courage, and vitality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rubee can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was often associated with goddesses and deities, symbolizing beauty, strength, and divine feminine energy. One of the earliest known figures to bear this name was Rubee Devi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE and was celebrated for her contributions to Sanskrit literature.
In the medieval period, the name Rubee gained popularity among the ruling classes and aristocracy in India. It was often bestowed upon princesses and noblewomen, reflecting the name's association with grace, elegance, and nobility. One notable figure from this era was Rubee Bai, a powerful queen of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century, known for her military prowess and leadership skills.
As trade and cultural exchange flourished across the Silk Road, the name Rubee gradually spread to other regions, including Persia and the Middle East. In the 12th century, there was a renowned Persian philosopher and mystic named Rubee Al-Din, whose teachings and writings had a profound influence on Islamic thought and spirituality.
During the Renaissance period in Europe, the name Rubee gained recognition through the popularity of the ruby gemstone in jewelry and art. One notable figure from this era was Rubee da Firenze, an Italian painter and poet who lived in the 15th century and was celebrated for her vibrant, ruby-hued artworks.
In more recent history, the name Rubee has been associated with several influential figures across various fields. Rubee Goldberg, an American cartoonist and inventor, was known for her humorous and complex contraptions, which became known as "Rube Goldberg machines." Rubee Bridges, an American civil rights activist, made history in 1960 when she became one of the first African American students to integrate an all-white elementary school in the Southern United States.
While the name Rubee has had a rich and diverse history spanning many cultures and eras, its essence remains rooted in its Sanskrit origins, symbolizing beauty, strength, and a connection to the natural world through the ruby gemstone.
People
Rubee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rubee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rubee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rubee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 268 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rubee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,278,934 US residents.
Is Rubee a common name?
We classify Rubee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 270 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rubee most popular?
The single biggest year for Rubee was 2016, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rubee is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rubee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rubee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.