UK girl's name
Rubyann
A feminine name derived from ruby, the precious gemstone.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rubyann is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rubyann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Rubyann. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rubyann ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Rubyann.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rubyann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Rubyann mean?
The name Rubyann is a relatively modern combination of two names - Ruby and Ann. Ruby is derived from the gemstone ruby, which gets its name from the Latin word "ruber" meaning red. The name Ruby has been used since the late 17th century, originally as a nickname for the name Rubina. Ann is a variation of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."
While the individual names Ruby and Ann have ancient roots, the specific combination of Rubyann does not appear to have any historically recorded usage until the 20th century. It likely arose as a creative name invention, blending the two more traditional names together.
There are no known references to the name Rubyann in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. The earliest recorded examples of the name would likely be in modern birth records and census data from the late 20th century onwards.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Rubyann, there are a few examples, although it is not a particularly common name. One notable Rubyann is Rubyann Khalilah, an American actress and model born in 1984. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including Shaft and The Cookout.
Another individual with the name Rubyann is Rubyann Darnell, an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011. There is also Rubyann Pence, an American artist and sculptor known for her works in ceramics and mixed media.
Beyond these few examples, the name Rubyann does not appear to have been widely used throughout history, and there are limited references to other notable individuals with this first name. As a relatively modern name invention, its historical usage and prominence are somewhat limited compared to more traditional and ancient names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rubyann over time
The chart below shows babies named Rubyann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rubyann, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rubyann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rubyann was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5104 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #5072 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Rubyann
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rubyann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rubyann in the UK right now?
In 2012, Rubyann was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Rubyann most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Rubyann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rubyann?
A feminine name derived from ruby, the precious gemstone.
How many people are called Rubyann in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Rubyann across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.