NAME PROFILE
Rueben
Rueben is a Hebrew name meaning 'behold, a son.' It embodies a sense of strength and leadership, often associated with a nurturing and protective spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,871 |
| Gender | Male (30% / 70%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 37%CA — 34%MN — 11%WI — 10%ND — 8%
Notable People
Reuben James (American soldier, World War II hero) · Reuben Barrow (American jazz musician) · Reuben Morgan (Australian Christian worship leader) · Reuben R. (American author and entrepreneur) · Reuben Klamer (Inventor of the Game of Life)
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