Ruvim
Ruvim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Behold, a son.
Origin and history
Ruvim is the Slavic form of the Biblical Hebrew name Reuben. It is primarily used within Eastern European and Slavic-speaking Christian communities, including among Slavic immigrants in the United States. While rare overall in the U.S., it maintains steady, localized usage.
Popularity in the United States
666 babies in the United States have been named Ruvim since 1880. It ranks #4010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- WA (66.9 %)
- CA (24.1 %)
- OR (9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 168 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Fun facts
- Ruvim reflects the Eastern Orthodox and Slavic phonetic adaptation of the traditional Hebrew name Reuben.
- The name has seen modest but consistent usage in the United States, primarily within Slavic diaspora communities.