Will my child share the name Ruby-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Ruby-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ruby-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ruby-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ruby-Mae is declining: down 636 places since 2020, to #1,407 in 2025. It peaked at #504 in 2012.

Is Ruby-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ruby-Mae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ruby-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

Ruby-Mae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ruby-Mae

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Ruby-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ruby-Mae in their class.

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About the Name Ruby-Mae

Ruby-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 770 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #504 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ruby-Mae is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ruby-Mae in their class.