Ruben
Male name · ↓ Falling
46,514
Total Births
1992
Peak Year
#480
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ruben
Ruben is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 46,514 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 632 births |
| 1890s | 845 births |
| 1900s | 1,105 births |
| 1910s | 1,347 births |
| 1920s | 1,983 births |
| 1930s | 2,114 births |
| 1940s | 2,637 births |
| 1950s | 5,016 births |
| 1960s | 5,006 births |
| 1970s | 5,388 births |
| 1980s | 5,784 births |
| 1990s | 6,568 births |
| 2000s | 5,657 births |
| 2010s | 1,849 births |
| 2020s | 583 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruben?
Ruben has been given to 46,514 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1992 with 699 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #480.
Is Ruben a boy or girl name?
Ruben is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Ruben most popular?
Ruben was most popular in 1992, when 699 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Ruben?
Ruben first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).