Rueben
Rueben is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Behold, a son.
Origin and history
Rueben is a variant spelling of Reuben, a traditional biblical name derived from Hebrew. It translates to 'behold, a son' in biblical context. In the United States, it remains a recognized spelling variant, though less common than the classic Reuben.
Popularity in the United States
4,871 babies in the United States have been named Rueben since 1880. It ranks #1750 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1789.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.8 %)
- TX (29.2 %)
- MN (11.1 %)
- WI (9 %)
- ND (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 41 |
| 1910-1920 | 376 |
| 1920-1930 | 579 |
| 1930-1940 | 314 |
| 1940-1950 | 311 |
| 1950-1960 | 398 |
| 1960-1970 | 422 |
| 1970-1980 | 507 |
| 1980-1990 | 576 |
| 1990-2000 | 508 |
| 2000-2010 | 391 |
| 2010-2019 | 277 |
| 2020-2029 | 138 |
Famous people named Rueben
- Rueben Randle: American football player
- Rueben Askew: Politician, Governor
- Rueben Mayes: American football player
Nicknames
Rue, Rube
Fun facts
- Rueben is an established phonetic variant of the traditional Hebrew name Reuben.
- Derived from the biblical figure Reuben, leader of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.