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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Reuben — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Reu|Reuel
HebrewBoy↓ Declining

Reuben

ROO-ben · 2 syllables

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#874
↓ Declining
#874
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 32
Peak rank
#811 in 2023
5yr change
-63 ranks
Birth frequency
7.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #874 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Reuben

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #874

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-63 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousClassic2-syllableBoy nameTraditionalOld TestamentSteadyFamily-oriented
Character
steadfast loyaltypractical wisdomgrounded strengthprotective nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Reubens

resilientdeterminedathleticcompetitivefocused
STRONG
High confidence

Reuben is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #874 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -63 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#874 · rare
Reuben at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew 'Reuben' meaning 'behold, a son.' In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and a founder of one of Israel's twelve tribes.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#811 in 2023
5yr change:-63 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Reuben Studdard
American Idol winner
Reuben Foster
NFL player
Similar Sound
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Reuben
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Reuben illustration
Name Intelligence
Reuben · Overview
Summary

Reuben is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #874 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Reuben carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 63 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
reuben.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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