Holding steady.
Popularity of Reubin since 1884
Babies named Reubin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reubin's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 176 |
| 1930s | 74 |
| 1940s | 67 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reubin is a rare spelling variant of the classic biblical name Reuben. First recorded in the U.S. in 1884, it saw its peak year in 1892 and has maintained a stable but low profile since. Over its 141-year history, it has never achieved top 1000 status, making it a distinctive alternative to the more common Reuben or Ruben. The name carries the same profound biblical heritage as its parent form, belonging to Jacob's firstborn son in Genesis. Parents drawn to vintage, underused names may appreciate Reubin's quiet presence in American naming records, with its trajectory showing no sharp rises or declines.
Reubin is an English spelling variant of Reuben, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Re'uven, meaning 'behold, a son.' In the Bible, Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. The name has been used among English speakers since the Protestant Reformation, with the spelling Reubin occasionally appearing in historical records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rube
Sibling names for Reubin
Names that share Reubin's style, for a brother or sister.
