Ruben
5 countries#480 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruben was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
117,207 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #480 · peaked in 1992 with 1,814 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Arizona, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16,095 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #192 · peaked in 2013 with 1,019 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord, Val-de-Marne, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,543 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #184 · peaked in 2021 with 582 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,828 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #110 · peaked in 2021 with 540 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
550 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #152 · peaked in 2023 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
165 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2022 with 13 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ruben’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #225 | — |
| 2007 | #243 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #257 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #282 | ↓25 |
| 2010 | #297 | ↓15 |
| 2011 | #323 | ↓26 |
| 2012 | #329 | ↓6 |
| 2013 | #355 | ↓26 |
| 2014 | #359 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #374 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #396 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #418 | ↓22 |
| 2018 | #416 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #415 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #465 | ↓50 |
| 2021 | #460 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #458 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #481 | ↓23 |
| 2024 | #504 | ↓23 |
| 2025 | #480 | ↑24 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruben
Is Ruben a popular name?
Yes — Ruben currently ranks #480 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ruben more common for boys or girls?
Ruben is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ruben most popular?
Ruben peaked in 1992 in United States, with 1,814 recorded births that year.
Is Ruben rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ruben’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #305 in 1880 to #480 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ruben?
At least 140,845 babies have been recorded with the name Ruben across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ruben popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruben appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ruben?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ruben include Noel, Cassian, Makai, Adan.
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