6,394births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Scotland
#387England & Wales 2025
Rueben is a boy name family recorded 6,394 times in 5 countries since 1886. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#387 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2023, at 27.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rueben
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rueben | English | 4,871 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3848 | 1921 | ▲ 20 % |
| Rueben | English | 1,448 | 🏴 England & Wales | #387 | 2025 | ▲ 93 % |
| Rueben | English | 64 | 🏴 Scotland | #400 | 2023 | ▲ 50 % |
| Rueben | English | 6 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2008 | – |
| Rueben | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2011 | – |
Questions about Rueben
How popular is the name Rueben?
In 2025 it ranked #387 in England & Wales. Official registers record 6,394 births across 5 countries.
When was Rueben most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2023, at 27.4 births per 100,000.
Is Rueben a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rueben is a boy name.