Total births
291
Unisex name · since 1912
Ruble
291 babies named Ruble in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1917. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 291
- total births
- 1912–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
291 boys have been named Ruble since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Ruble has 291 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1948.
- 291 total births
- 1912–1948 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
291 boys have been named Ruble since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1948.
- 291
- total births
- 1912–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ruble was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
13 babies were named Ruble in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Ruble's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ruble's SSA record in two at 1929 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1934, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ruble at a glance
Last recorded 1948Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ruble popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1948
- Peak year (1917)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Ruble popularity over time - girls
65 total births recorded since 1913 (Ruble as girls' name)
Ruble by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ruble's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ruble births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
65 births
- 1920s
1920s
102 births
- 1930s
1930s
85 births
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 102 births (35% of all-time use).
Ruble by state
Where Ruble concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 26 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 16 | 5.5% |
Tennessee share of Ruble's total US births 8.9%
Even split
26 of 291 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruble? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 291 babies named Ruble. The most recent recorded year was 1948. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 13 births.
When was Ruble most popular? ▼
Ruble was most popular in the 1920s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Ruble most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ruble are Tennessee (26 births), Mississippi (16 births).
Is Ruble a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ruble is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 291 births, and as a girl's name it has 65 births.
How long has the name Ruble been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ruble since 1912 -- 37 years through the most recent 1948 data.
What names are similar to Ruble? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruben, Rubin, Ruby, Rube, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ruble's data
- Ruble's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (102 total births) through the 1940s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Tennessee records the most Rubles (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ruble
Nearby Names Like Ruble
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruble
Ruben Boy
#504 116,552 births
Rubin Boy
#6470 7,054 births
Ruby Boy
#5246 3,114 births
Rube Boy
612 births
Rubert Boy
491 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1948 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ruble: Baby Name Since 1912 - 291 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruble. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ruble draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.