Rubin
Rubin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Behold, a son.
Origin and history
Rubin is a variant of the traditional Hebrew name Reuben, which means 'behold, a son'. While often found as a surname, it has a long history of use as a given name in the United States. It remains a recognizable, classic choice with steady, modest usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
7,054 babies in the United States have been named Rubin since 1880. It ranks #1432 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1825.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- SC (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 78 |
| 1890-1900 | 115 |
| 1900-1910 | 234 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,011 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,121 |
| 1930-1940 | 654 |
| 1940-1950 | 611 |
| 1950-1960 | 716 |
| 1960-1970 | 589 |
| 1970-1980 | 558 |
| 1980-1990 | 418 |
| 1990-2000 | 351 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 216 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Rubin
- Rubin Carter: Boxer, Civil Rights Advocate
Nicknames
Rube, Ruby
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Biblical Hebrew elements 'reu' (behold) and 'ben' (son).
- While widely recognized as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, Rubin has been continuously recorded as a masculine given name in the U.S. since 1880.