How popular is the name Rubens in 2025?

Rubens is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Rubens most popular?

Rubens peaked in 1985, reaching #5147 among US boy names.

Rubens will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Rubens entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #5147 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#5147

peak (1985)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Rubens has been most popular in TX.

About 200 people named Rubens are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Rubens alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Rubens in 2025?: Rubens is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Rubens most popular?: Rubens peaked in 1985, reaching #5147 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Rubens with classmates?: Rubens will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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