Julieanne vs Ruby
Julieanne and Rubycompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2014, Julieanne was ranked #5691 and Ruby #15 among girls in England and Wales.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2007, Julieanne was ranked #624 and Ruby #34 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Side by side
| Field | Julieanne | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Taken from the gemstone name; the ruby is the traditional July birthstone. As a given name it came into use in the 16th century. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | English, ultimately from Latin rubeus ('red') |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈruːbi/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, IE | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #5691 (2014) | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #28 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 70/100 | 95/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 60/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Ruby has a recorded origin (English, ultimately from Latin rubeus ('red')); Julieanne does not have one recorded yet.
- Julieanne has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Ruby.
- A meaning is recorded for Ruby; Julieanne doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, IE.
How each name got here
Julieanne
Popularity journey
First recorded1976
First recorded at #429 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1976 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1976–2007
Highest recorded position: #284 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 1991 (recorded 1976–2007).
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Most recent2014
Most recently recorded at #5691 among girls in England and Wales, in 2014.
England and Wales · Girls
Ruby
Popularity journey
First recorded1991
First recorded at #515 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1991 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2024
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in England and Wales, in 2007 (recorded 1996–2024).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #28 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2025.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls