Rueben
boy name#3848 in 2025Rueben entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #758 in 1886, ranks #3848 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#3848
rank today
#758
peak (1886)
28
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #758 |
| 1890s | #889 |
| 1900s | #1030 |
| 1910s | #934 |
| 1920s | #903 |
| 1930s | #1260 |
| 1940s | #1255 |
| 1950s | #1200 |
| 1960s | #1203 |
| 1970s | #1203 |
| 1980s | #1278 |
| 1990s | #1808 |
| 2000s | #2836 |
| 2010s | #3832 |
| 2020s | #4571 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rueben has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Rueben are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rueben alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rueben in 2025?
- Rueben ranks #3848 among US boy names in 2025, with 28 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rueben most popular?
- Rueben peaked in 1886, reaching #758 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rueben with classmates?
- Rueben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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