Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ruben.
National Rank (2025)
#480
All-Time Peak Rank
#165 (1980)
Total U.S. Births
116,552
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ruben Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Ruben
According to SSA data, Ruben achieved its highest historical rank of #165 in 1980. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1992 with 1,805 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 26.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ruben scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-26.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,805Births in 1992
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:299
1890s:373
1900s:504
1910s:1,989
1920s:4,143
1930s:4,644
1940s:6,319
1950s:12,395
1960s:12,623
1970s:13,538
1980s:14,858
1990s:16,930
2000s:15,379
2010s:8,730
2020s:3,828
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRu-ben
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
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