Compare two names
Reuben and Ruben side by side: Reuben peaked in 1920 and Ruben in 1992; in 2025 they were given to 269 and 632 babies.
Reuben and Ruben, year by year
Girls and boys together; Reuben solid, Ruben dashed.
| Reuben | Ruben | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 269 | 632 |
| Rank 2025 | #889 among boys’ names | #480 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 32,190 | 117,207 |
| Peak year | 1920 | 1992 |
| Girls | 0.1% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 17,800 | 92,500 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.