Reubin
Reubin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Behold, a son.
Origin and history
Reubin is a spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Reuben. Etymologically, it derives from the Hebrew phrase meaning 'behold, a son'. While less common than the standard Reuben spelling, Reubin has a long history of rare usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
636 babies in the United States have been named Reubin since 1880. It ranks #4040 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (35.3 %)
- TX (35.3 %)
- AL (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 121 |
| 1920-1930 | 176 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 67 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Reubin
- Reubin Askew: Governor, Politician
Nicknames
Reub, Rube
Fun facts
- Reubin is an older orthographic variant of Reuben that appeared in historical birth records across the United States.