Total births
666
Boys' name · since 1992
Ruvim
Ruvim has 666 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4506
- among boys today
- 666
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
666 babies have been named Ruvim since 1992, making it today's #4506 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ruvim recorded 666 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #4506 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #4506 among boys today
- 666 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ruvim is currently the #4506 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 666 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4506
- among boys today
- 666
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Ruvim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4506
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Ruvim was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
34 babies were named Ruvim in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Ruvim compares
666 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ruvim's all-time total is 81% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ruvim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 666 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ruvim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruvim splits its recorded history at 2009: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruvim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#4,506
Active since
1992
Ruvim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Ruvim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ruvim's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Ruvim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
139 births
- 2000s
2000s
252 births
- 2010s
2010s
168 births
- 2020s
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 252 births (38% of all-time use).
How Ruvim compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ruvim's total volume
Ruvim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ruvim by state
Where Ruvim concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington | | 208 | 31.2% |
| #2 | California | | 75 | 11.3% |
| #3 | Oregon | | 28 | 4.2% |
Washington share of Ruvim's total US births 31.2%
Even split
208 of 666 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruvim? ▼
666 babies have been named Ruvim since 1992. It currently ranks #4506 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 34 births.
When was Ruvim most popular? ▼
Ruvim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Ruvim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ruvim are Washington (208 births), California (75 births), Oregon (28 births).
How long has the name Ruvim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ruvim since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ruvim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruven. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ruvim's data
- Ruvim's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (252 total births) through the 2020s (107) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Washington records the most Ruvims (208 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Washington names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ruvim: #4506 Boys' Name - 666 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruvim. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ruvim draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.