Reuben
Male name · — Stable
18,001
Total Births
1914
Peak Year
#808
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Reuben
Reuben is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1910s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 18,001 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,565 births |
| 1890s | 1,882 births |
| 1900s | 1,810 births |
| 1910s | 2,196 births |
| 1920s | 1,862 births |
| 1930s | 1,029 births |
| 1940s | 855 births |
| 1950s | 883 births |
| 1960s | 819 births |
| 1970s | 1,005 births |
| 1980s | 1,069 births |
| 1990s | 905 births |
| 2000s | 828 births |
| 2010s | 926 births |
| 2020s | 367 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reuben?
Reuben has been given to 18,001 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1914 with 250 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #808.
Is Reuben a boy or girl name?
Reuben is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Reuben most popular?
Reuben was most popular in 1914, when 250 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Reuben?
Reuben first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).