Reuben
girl nameReuben entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #4306 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#4306
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4637 |
| 1970s | #7070 |
| 1980s | #9963 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Reuben are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Reuben alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Reuben in 2025?
- Reuben is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Reuben most popular?
- Reuben peaked in 1926, reaching #4306 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Reuben with classmates?
- Reuben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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