Boy
Reuben
behold, a son
About Reuben
Reuben carries timeless dignity and Old World charm, a name steeped in tradition yet completely wearable today. Its biblical heritage provides historical weight while its friendly sound keeps it approachable and warm. There's something inherently trustworthy about Reuben, suggesting reliability and good character.
The name's gentle rhythm creates a comfortable, reassuring feeling—it's a name that puts people at ease. Reuben works beautifully for families honoring Jewish heritage or simply appreciating names with substantial history and staying power.
Its lack of trendiness means it won't date, allowing your son to carry this name proudly throughout changing times. The nickname options provide flexibility while the full form maintains dignity. Reuben represents thoughtful naming—parents who value substance, heritage, and enduring quality over fleeting popularity.
Popularity of the Name Reuben
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #149 | ||||
| 1881 | #165 | ||||
| 1882 | #184 | ||||
| 1883 | #201 | ||||
| 1884 | #172 | ||||
| 1885 | #182 | ||||
| 1886 | #172 | ||||
| 1887 | #214 | ||||
| 1888 | #176 | ||||
| 1889 | #183 | ||||
| 1890 | #179 | ||||
| 1891 | #174 | ||||
| 1892 | #178 | ||||
| 1893 | #169 | ||||
| 1894 | #174 | ||||
| 1895 | #155 | ||||
| 1896 | #181 | ||||
| 1897 | #190 | ||||
| 1898 | #195 | ||||
| 1899 | #207 | ||||
| 1900 | #212 | ||||
| 1901 | #207 | ||||
| 1902 | #198 | ||||
| 1903 | #227 | ||||
| 1904 | #222 | #125 | |||
| 1905 | #197 | ||||
| 1906 | #222 | ||||
| 1907 | #217 | ||||
| 1908 | #199 | ||||
| 1909 | #229 | ||||
| 1910 | #251 | ||||
| 1911 | #246 | ||||
| 1912 | #235 | ||||
| 1913 | #217 | ||||
| 1914 | #216 | #132 | |||
| 1915 | #231 | ||||
| 1916 | #239 | ||||
| 1917 | #244 | #144 | |||
| 1918 | #250 | ||||
| 1919 | #255 | ||||
| 1920 | #254 | ||||
| 1921 | #278 | ||||
| 1922 | #271 | ||||
| 1923 | #275 | ||||
| 1924 | #273 | ||||
| 1925 | #301 | ||||
| 1926 | #298 | ||||
| 1927 | #297 | ||||
| 1928 | #321 | ||||
| 1929 | #326 | ||||
| 1930 | #329 | ||||
| 1931 | #349 | ||||
| 1932 | #351 | ||||
| 1933 | #359 | ||||
| 1934 | #363 | ||||
| 1935 | #359 | ||||
| 1936 | #378 | ||||
| 1937 | #387 | ||||
| 1938 | #382 | ||||
| 1939 | #427 | ||||
| 1940 | #425 | ||||
| 1941 | #396 | ||||
| 1942 | #412 | ||||
| 1943 | #447 | ||||
| 1944 | #426 | ||||
| 1945 | #442 | ||||
| 1946 | #422 | ||||
| 1947 | #474 | ||||
| 1948 | #457 | ||||
| 1949 | #457 | ||||
| 1950 | #463 | ||||
| 1951 | #456 | ||||
| 1952 | #451 | ||||
| 1953 | #495 | ||||
| 1954 | #538 | ||||
| 1955 | #496 | ||||
| 1956 | #510 | ||||
| 1957 | #499 | ||||
| 1958 | #523 | ||||
| 1959 | #506 | ||||
| 1960 | #498 | ||||
| 1961 | #534 | ||||
| 1962 | #544 | #247 | |||
| 1963 | #512 | ||||
| 1964 | #510 | ||||
| 1965 | #525 | ||||
| 1966 | #574 | ||||
| 1967 | #562 | ||||
| 1968 | #566 | ||||
| 1969 | #621 | ||||
| 1970 | #512 | ||||
| 1971 | #506 | #189 | |||
| 1972 | #518 | #156 | #354 | ||
| 1973 | #538 | #134 | |||
| 1974 | #507 | #129 | |||
| 1975 | #530 | #108 | |||
| 1976 | #483 | #135 | #310 | ||
| 1977 | #476 | #149 | #367 | ||
| 1978 | #473 | #118 | |||
| 1979 | #515 | #109 | |||
| 1980 | #495 | #118 | #379 | ||
| 1981 | #508 | #159 | #366 | ||
| 1982 | #523 | #104 | |||
| 1983 | #543 | #112 | |||
| 1984 | #545 | #102 | |||
| 1985 | #523 | #122 | |||
| 1986 | #515 | #102 | |||
| 1987 | #527 | #105 | |||
| 1988 | #556 | #89 | #365 | ||
| 1989 | #576 | #137 | |||
| 1990 | #581 | #128 | #381 | ||
| 1991 | #614 | #133 | #611 | ||
| 1992 | #659 | #80 | #394 | #783 | |
| 1993 | #665 | #93 | #442 | ||
| 1994 | #660 | #91 | #721 | ||
| 1995 | #703 | #68 | #577 | ||
| 1996 | #705 | #62 | #329 | #500 | |
| 1997 | #738 | #191 | #76 | #438 | #531 |
| 1998 | #719 | #171 | #73 | #315 | #569 |
| 1999 | #708 | #175 | #70 | #285 | |
| 2000 | #773 | #163 | #51 | #245 | #540 |
| 2001 | #774 | #154 | #52 | #312 | #533 |
| 2002 | #739 | #152 | #51 | #223 | #462 |
| 2003 | #760 | #129 | #45 | #261 | #587 |
| 2004 | #800 | #121 | #61 | #189 | #501 |
| 2005 | #837 | #106 | #87 | #209 | #760 |
| 2006 | #854 | #99 | #98 | #176 | #467 |
| 2007 | #891 | #91 | #79 | #178 | #650 |
| 2008 | #919 | #96 | #66 | #167 | #669 |
| 2009 | #874 | #79 | #74 | #153 | #627 |
| 2010 | #978 | #73 | #88 | #168 | #658 |
| 2011 | #931 | #71 | #110 | #181 | #652 |
| 2012 | #947 | #69 | #138 | #132 | #652 |
| 2013 | #880 | #54 | #126 | #141 | #629 |
| 2014 | #844 | #55 | #129 | #142 | #688 |
| 2015 | #868 | #52 | #112 | #172 | #630 |
| 2016 | #875 | #47 | #112 | #152 | #594 |
| 2017 | #897 | #48 | #87 | #152 | #502 |
| 2018 | #928 | #41 | #109 | #129 | #478 |
| 2019 | #893 | #45 | #95 | #148 | #640 |
| 2020 | #909 | #45 | #160 | #144 | #525 |
| 2021 | #883 | #38 | #155 | #146 | #601 |
| 2022 | #852 | #37 | #110 | #141 | #614 |
| 2023 | #812 | #37 | #111 | #152 | #570 |
| 2024 | #860 | #32 | #89 | #135 | #565 |
| 2025 | #889 | #25 | #105 | #153 | #627 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Reuben
Names Similar to Reuben
Nicknames for Reuben
- Reu
- Ben
- Ruben
- Benny
- Rube
Famous People Named Reuben
| Reuben A. Alarcon | Filipino politician |
| Reuben Abati | Nigerian journalist |
| Reuben Droughns | American football player |
| Reuben H. Fleet | American aviator and industrialist |
| Reuben Fine | American psychologist and author |
| Reuben Langdon | American actor and stuntman |
| Reuben M. Knecht | American politician |
| Reuben Davis | American football player |
| Reuben T. Durrett | American author and historian |
| Reuben Kadish | American painter and sculptor |
| Reuben Kigame | Kenyan gospel musician and songwriter |
| Reuben Nakian | American sculptor |
| Reuben Nsemoh | American soccer player |
| Reuben Reid | English footballer |
| Reuben Singh | British entrepreneur |
| Reuben Studdard | American singer and actor |
| Reuben Thorne | New Zealand rugby union player |
| Reuben Unije | Nigerian basketball player |
| Reuben Wilson | American jazz organist |
Characters Named Reuben
| Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn | From the novel and film "True Grit" |
| Reuben Feffer | From the film "Along Came Polly" |
| Reuben Tishkoff | From the film franchise "Ocean's Eleven" |
| Reuben Flagg | From the comic book series "American Flagg!" |
| Reuben J. "Rooby" Rooby | From the novel and film "The Rooby Brothers" |
| Reuben Kincaid | From the TV show "The Partridge Family" |
| Reuben Kinkaid | From the TV show "Bob the Builder" |
| Reuben St. Clair | From the novel and film "The Princess Diaries" |
| Reuben Randall | From the TV show "The Good Wife" |
| Reuben Goldberg | From the TV show "Even Stevens" |
| Reuben DeSantos | From the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Reuben Rabble | From the book series "The Graveyard Book" |
| Reuben Archibald | From the TV show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" |
| Reuben Velasco | From the TV show "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Reuben Rojo | From the video game "Bully" |
| Reuben Cheever | From the novel and film "Revolutionary Road" |
| Reuben Boots | From the TV show "Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa" |
| Reuben Arguelles | From the TV show "Fear the Walking Dead" |
| Reuben Beauchamp | From the novel "The Autograph Man" by Zadie Smith |
| Reuben Cousin | From the TV show "Gilmore Girls" |