Reuben
boy name#883 in 2025Reuben entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #147 in 1880, ranks #883 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#883
rank today
#147
peak (1880)
269
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #179 |
| 1890s | #178 |
| 1900s | #211 |
| 1910s | #238 |
| 1920s | #289 |
| 1930s | #368 |
| 1940s | #435 |
| 1950s | #494 |
| 1960s | #543 |
| 1970s | #505 |
| 1980s | #530 |
| 1990s | #676 |
| 2000s | #820 |
| 2010s | #903 |
| 2020s | #865 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Reuben has been most popular in PA, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 18,000 people named Reuben are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Reuben alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 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 ranks #883 among US boy names in 2025, with 269 babies given the name.
- When was the name Reuben most popular?
- Reuben peaked in 1880, reaching #147 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Reuben with classmates?
- Reuben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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