Rueben
Boy nameRueben has been given to 4,871 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,871
Peak year
1921 (72 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1886
10-year trend
▲ +8%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Rueben's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #931 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rueben — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rueben.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rueben?
Rueben has been given to 4,871 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rueben peak?
Rueben peaked in 1921, when 72 babies were given the name.
Is Rueben a girl or boy name?
Rueben is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rueben are boys).
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