Ruben
Peaked at #165 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ruben has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ruben — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2758
in 1950
Last ranked
#16863
in 2009
Years tracked
68
1925–2009
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Ruben reached its peak popularity for girls in 1950, ranking #2758 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Ruben hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2009, when it stood at #16863.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #16,863 | 6 |
| 2005 | #18,600 | 5 |
| 2004 | #18,242 | 5 |
| 2000 | #14,648 | 6 |
| 1999 | #8,122 | 12 |
| 1998 | #16,056 | 5 |
| 1997 | #15,605 | 5 |
| 1996 | #15,337 | 5 |
Ruben — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#165
in 1980
Current rank
#501
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ruben reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #165 nationally with 1,487 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #359 (2014) to #501 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Ruben ranks #501 nationally for boys, with 607 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #501 | 607 |
| 2023 | #480 | 629 |
| 2022 | #460 | 669 |
| 2021 | #460 | 652 |
| 2020 | #467 | 636 |
| 2019 | #417 | 743 |
| 2018 | #416 | 753 |
| 2017 | #418 | 749 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ruben most popular?
Ruben was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #165 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ruben becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ruben?
At least 116,573 babies have been recorded with the name Ruben in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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