Ruben
girl nameRuben entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #2652 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#2652
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4358 |
| 1930s | #3566 |
| 1940s | #4206 |
| 1950s | #4082 |
| 1960s | #5010 |
| 1970s | #5073 |
| 1980s | #5517 |
| 1990s | #9625 |
| 2000s | #15239 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Ruben are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruben alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruben in 2025?
- Ruben is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ruben most popular?
- Ruben peaked in 1950, reaching #2652 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ruben with classmates?
- Ruben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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