Ruben
boy name#480 in 2025Ruben entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #165 in 1980, ranks #480 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#480
rank today
#165
peak (1980)
632
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #315 |
| 1890s | #295 |
| 1900s | #284 |
| 1910s | #326 |
| 1920s | #281 |
| 1930s | #249 |
| 1940s | #244 |
| 1950s | #201 |
| 1960s | #206 |
| 1970s | #178 |
| 1980s | #178 |
| 1990s | #189 |
| 2000s | #231 |
| 2010s | #368 |
| 2020s | #475 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ruben has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 94,000 people named Ruben are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruben alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 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 ranks #480 among US boy names in 2025, with 632 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ruben most popular?
- Ruben peaked in 1980, reaching #165 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ruben with classmates?
- Ruben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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