Girl · #13,787 in 2026

Rwby

RWBY is an American animated web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. It is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become warriors to protect their world from monsters called Grimm. The name RWBY is derived from the four main protagonists' forenames: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long, and their respective thematic colors.

Current Rank
#13,787
Peak Rank
#13,787 (2018)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2018
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#13787
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rwby

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

RWBY is an American animated web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. It is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become warriors to protect their world from monsters called Grimm. The name RWBY is derived from the four main protagonists' forenames: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long, and their respective thematic colors.

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Origin & history
The story takes place in the fictional world of Remnant, composed of four kingdoms (Vale, Mistral, Atlas, and Vacuo) under constant assault by monsters known as the Creatures of Grimm . Prior to the events of the series, the world was overseen by two opposing brothers, the Gods of Light and Darkness . Humanity was destroyed by the gods due to the actions of Salem , a vengeful woman cursed with immortality for trying to manipulate them into reviving her beloved Ozma . Ozma was subsequently reincarnated by the Gods to guide a new human race toward harmony and eventually summon the gods back for

The Story of Rwby

Rwby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 6 Rwbys were born — ranking #13,787 that year. As of 2026, Rwby ranks #13,787 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Rwbys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rwby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rwby

What does the name Rwby mean?
RWBY is an American animated web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. It is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become warriors to protect their world from monsters called Grimm. The name RWBY is derived from the four main protagonists' forenames: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long, and their respective thematic colors.
How popular is Rwby in 2026?
In 2026, Rwby ranks #13,787 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rwby most popular?
Rwby reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #13,787 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Rwby a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rwby is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rwby?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rwby include Sigrun, Kanella, Tetra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rwby

Rwby is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Rwby's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #13,787. Use the chart and map above to compare Rwby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.