Reuven
Reuven is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Behold, a son.
Origin and history
Reuven is a traditional Hebrew male name meaning 'behold, a son'. It is the original biblical Hebrew form of the English name Reuben. In the United States, it remains a distinct, moderately used given name, particularly popular within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,091 babies in the United States have been named Reuven since 1880. It ranks #3596 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1636.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.4 %)
- NJ (27.7 %)
- CA (0.89 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 218 |
| 2010-2019 | 276 |
| 2020-2029 | 291 |
Famous people named Reuven
- Reuven Rivlin: President of Israel, Politician
- Reuven Rubin: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- Reuven is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name later anglicized as Reuben.
- Although less common than Reuben in the overall U.S., Reuven has seen steady usage in recent years.