64,846births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Northern Ireland
#29England & Wales 2025
Reuben is a boy name family recorded 64,846 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#29 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2023, at 395.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Reuben
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben | English | 32,190 | 🇺🇸 United States | #883 | 1880 | ▲ 16 % |
| Reuben | English | 26,534 | 🏴 England & Wales | #29 | 2024 | ▲ 46 % |
| Reuben | English | 1,629 | 🏴 Scotland | #37 | 2025 | ▲ 79 % |
| Reuben | English | 1,271 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #29 | 2023 | ▲ 21 % |
| Reuben | English | 947 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #503 | 1918 | ▲ 38 % |
| Reuben | English | 894 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #156 | 2018 | ▲ 24 % |
Questions about Reuben
How popular is the name Reuben?
In 2025 it ranked #29 in England & Wales. Official registers record 64,846 births across 13 countries.
When was Reuben most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2023, at 395.7 births per 100,000.
Is Reuben a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Reuben is a boy name.