Names / Boy names
Reuben
Current rank
#889
holding steady
All-time peak
#149
in 1880
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
32,100
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #149 in 1880 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Reuben is a boys' name that makes its debut in 1880. 1880 marked its high point, reaching #149. As of the latest data it stands at #889, keeping its place. More than 32,100 children have been given the name overall.