Boy
Ruben
behold, a son
About Ruben
Classic and enduring, Ruben represents a naming choice that has weathered time with grace and continues to feel relevant across generations. The name strikes an admirable balance between being well-established and remaining fresh, never feeling tired despite its long history of use. There's an honest, straightforward quality to Ruben that resonates with families who appreciate authenticity and substance over flash and trend. The two strong syllables create a solid, dependable impression while the vowel-rich composition keeps it from feeling harsh or severe. This name translates beautifully across cultures and languages, offering international accessibility that's increasingly valuable in our connected world. Ruben works equally well in casual and professional contexts, never seeming out of place regardless of the setting. It's a name that ages beautifully, suitable for every stage from infancy through distinguished elderhood, requiring no apologetic explanations or constant spelling corrections throughout life.
Popularity of the Name Ruben
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #311 | ||||
| 1881 | #374 | ||||
| 1882 | #297 | ||||
| 1883 | #305 | ||||
| 1884 | #335 | ||||
| 1885 | #325 | ||||
| 1886 | #271 | ||||
| 1887 | #288 | ||||
| 1888 | #412 | ||||
| 1889 | #303 | ||||
| 1890 | #356 | ||||
| 1891 | #347 | ||||
| 1892 | #273 | ||||
| 1893 | #274 | ||||
| 1894 | #307 | ||||
| 1895 | #300 | ||||
| 1896 | #259 | ||||
| 1897 | #282 | ||||
| 1898 | #267 | ||||
| 1899 | #313 | ||||
| 1900 | #296 | ||||
| 1901 | #301 | ||||
| 1902 | #284 | ||||
| 1903 | #262 | ||||
| 1904 | #326 | ||||
| 1905 | #315 | ||||
| 1906 | #277 | ||||
| 1907 | #268 | ||||
| 1908 | #280 | ||||
| 1909 | #264 | ||||
| 1910 | #269 | ||||
| 1911 | #361 | ||||
| 1912 | #324 | ||||
| 1913 | #330 | ||||
| 1914 | #324 | ||||
| 1915 | #330 | ||||
| 1916 | #351 | ||||
| 1917 | #316 | ||||
| 1918 | #339 | ||||
| 1919 | #331 | ||||
| 1920 | #314 | ||||
| 1921 | #302 | ||||
| 1922 | #300 | ||||
| 1923 | #293 | ||||
| 1924 | #289 | ||||
| 1925 | #277 | ||||
| 1926 | #270 | ||||
| 1927 | #264 | ||||
| 1928 | #253 | ||||
| 1929 | #254 | ||||
| 1930 | #244 | ||||
| 1931 | #247 | ||||
| 1932 | #247 | ||||
| 1933 | #266 | ||||
| 1934 | #256 | ||||
| 1935 | #240 | ||||
| 1936 | #238 | ||||
| 1937 | #238 | ||||
| 1938 | #260 | ||||
| 1939 | #254 | ||||
| 1940 | #267 | ||||
| 1941 | #258 | ||||
| 1942 | #262 | ||||
| 1943 | #260 | ||||
| 1944 | #263 | ||||
| 1945 | #238 | ||||
| 1946 | #241 | ||||
| 1947 | #238 | ||||
| 1948 | #209 | ||||
| 1949 | #203 | ||||
| 1950 | #200 | ||||
| 1951 | #200 | ||||
| 1952 | #201 | ||||
| 1953 | #202 | ||||
| 1954 | #198 | ||||
| 1955 | #199 | ||||
| 1956 | #199 | ||||
| 1957 | #197 | ||||
| 1958 | #202 | ||||
| 1959 | #209 | ||||
| 1960 | #208 | ||||
| 1961 | #206 | ||||
| 1962 | #207 | ||||
| 1963 | #218 | ||||
| 1964 | #208 | ||||
| 1965 | #212 | ||||
| 1966 | #200 | ||||
| 1967 | #197 | ||||
| 1968 | #204 | ||||
| 1969 | #201 | ||||
| 1970 | #198 | ||||
| 1971 | #192 | ||||
| 1972 | #184 | ||||
| 1973 | #179 | ||||
| 1974 | #172 | ||||
| 1975 | #172 | ||||
| 1976 | #171 | #366 | |||
| 1977 | #173 | ||||
| 1978 | #172 | ||||
| 1979 | #172 | ||||
| 1980 | #165 | ||||
| 1981 | #169 | ||||
| 1982 | #177 | ||||
| 1983 | #174 | ||||
| 1984 | #183 | ||||
| 1985 | #180 | ||||
| 1986 | #186 | ||||
| 1987 | #180 | ||||
| 1988 | #178 | ||||
| 1989 | #186 | ||||
| 1990 | #178 | ||||
| 1991 | #185 | #980 | |||
| 1992 | #178 | #941 | |||
| 1993 | #184 | #909 | |||
| 1994 | #181 | #899 | |||
| 1995 | #184 | #859 | |||
| 1996 | #190 | ||||
| 1997 | #199 | #519 | #876 | ||
| 1998 | #205 | #462 | #963 | ||
| 1999 | #209 | #414 | |||
| 2000 | #207 | #385 | #310 | #589 | |
| 2001 | #207 | #293 | #253 | #501 | #661 |
| 2002 | #219 | #250 | #262 | #802 | |
| 2003 | #215 | #228 | #192 | #262 | #598 |
| 2004 | #218 | #203 | #261 | #211 | #792 |
| 2005 | #234 | #183 | #367 | #393 | #717 |
| 2006 | #225 | #195 | #283 | #313 | #873 |
| 2007 | #243 | #200 | #244 | #323 | #671 |
| 2008 | #257 | #200 | #399 | #217 | #833 |
| 2009 | #282 | #182 | #214 | #231 | #822 |
| 2010 | #297 | #182 | #352 | #240 | #782 |
| 2011 | #323 | #180 | #352 | #300 | #914 |
| 2012 | #330 | #180 | #328 | #206 | #890 |
| 2013 | #355 | #162 | #251 | #861 | |
| 2014 | #359 | #164 | #383 | #229 | #760 |
| 2015 | #374 | #162 | #215 | ||
| 2016 | #397 | #169 | #193 | #927 | |
| 2017 | #418 | #165 | #420 | #293 | #736 |
| 2018 | #416 | #138 | #278 | #639 | |
| 2019 | #418 | #132 | #341 | #283 | #986 |
| 2020 | #466 | #127 | #233 | ||
| 2021 | #460 | #114 | #363 | #181 | #904 |
| 2022 | #460 | #122 | #362 | #240 | #682 |
| 2023 | #482 | #114 | #408 | #183 | #771 |
| 2024 | #505 | #127 | #479 | #201 | #897 |
| 2025 | #480 | #103 | #197 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ruben
Names Similar to Ruben
Nicknames for Ruben
- Rube
- Ben
- Benny
- Ruby
Famous People Named Ruben
| Ruben Blades | Panamanian singer-songwriter and actor |
| Rubén Darío | Nicaraguan poet |
| Rubén González | Cuban pianist |
| Rubén Rada | Uruguayan musician |
| Ruben Studdard | American singer |
| Ruben Wiki | New Zealand rugby league player |
| Ruben Östlund | Swedish film director |
| Ruben Amaro Jr. | American baseball player and executive |
| Rubén Juárez | Argentine tango singer |
| Ruben Rausing | Swedish businessman and founder of Tetra Pak |
| Ruben Fleischer | American film director |
| Rubén Aguirre | Mexican actor |
| Ruben Tejada | Panamanian baseball player |
| Ruben Lenten | Dutch kiteboarder |
| Rubén Cantú | American murder convict |
| Ruben Olivera | Uruguayan footballer |
| Rubén Sierra | Puerto Rican baseball player |
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | American actor |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | English footballer |
Characters Named Ruben
| Ruben Stone | Protagonist of the novel "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok |
| Ruben Harris | Character from the film "Baby Driver" |
| Ruben Tishkoff | Character from the film series "Ocean's Eleven" |
| Ruben Xaus | Character from the manga series "Initial D" |
| Ruben Guthrie | Protagonist of the play and film "Ruben Guthrie" |
| Ruben Kinkade | Character from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Ruben Marcado | Character from the video game "Final Fantasy VIII" |
| Ruben Black | Character from the film "Match Point" |
| Ruben Grijalva | Character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Ruben Vardanyan | Character from the film "Three Steps Above Heaven" |
| Ruben Weber | Character from the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Ruben Vasquez | Character from the film "Whiplash" |
| Ruben Beckett | Character from the TV series "CSI - Miami" |
| Ruben Castillo | Character from the film "Blood In, Blood Out" |
| Ruben Hein | Character from the TV series "Gooische Vrouwen" |
| Ruben Victoriano | Character from the video game "The Evil Within" |
| Ruben Lobato | Character from the TV series "Grimm" |
| Ruben Rojas | Character from the film "Enough" |
| Ruben Pol | Character from the TV series "Celblok H" |
| Ruben Ramírez Hidalgo | Character from the film "Quantum of Solace" |