Ruby

At a glance

Ruby is the #23 dog name in our records and #62 for cats. About 1 in 126 female dogs is called Ruby, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Ruby?

#23dog name of 19,856
1 in 126female dogs
2,942dogs in the records
#62cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 87%Boys 2%Not recorded 11%

98% girls · 2% boys among 2,599 dogs with a recorded sex

Ruby over the years

Steady
021.242.42013: 30.1, 2014: 26.9, 2015: 29.4, 2016: 32.7, 2017: 32.3, 2018: 25.2, 2019: 27.4, 2020: 36.9, 2021: 27.2, 2022: 29.4, 2023: 31.1, 2024: 21.32013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Ruby per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Ruby

Questions

Is Ruby a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (98% female).

How popular is Ruby for dogs?

Ruby is the #23 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 2,942 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Ruby?

Ruby is said in 2 syllables: Ru·by. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Ruby?

Reba, Robbie and Rubi sound similar.

What breeds are often named Ruby?

Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Ruby.

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