Rubin
Boy nameRubin has been given to 7,070 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1923.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,070
Peak year
1923 (147 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -45%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Rubin's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #486 |
| 1925 | #608 |
| 1950 | #805 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rubin — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rubin.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rubin?
Rubin has been given to 7,070 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rubin peak?
Rubin peaked in 1923, when 147 babies were given the name.
Is Rubin a girl or boy name?
Rubin is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rubin are boys).
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