Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Ruvim since 1992
Babies named Ruvim per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ruvim's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 252 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Ruvim, the Russian and Yiddish form of Reuven, has seen modest but consistent use in the United States since first being recorded in 1992. By 2025, it held a rank of 4,249, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 71,170 boys. The name reached its peak popularity in 1999, but has remained stable over recent years, indicating a steady if niche presence among families seeking a traditional Hebrew name with Eastern European resonance. Geographically, Ruvim appears most frequently in Washington state, suggesting a concentration among communities with Jewish heritage. While less common than its variant Reuben, Ruvim carries the same deep biblical meaning of 'behold, a son,' linking modern bearers to the patriarchal narratives of the Book of Genesis.
Ruvim is the Russian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Reuven (רְאוּבֵן), the eldest son of Jacob and Leah in the Book of Genesis. The name derives from the Hebrew phrase 'ra'ah ben,' meaning 'behold, a son,' reflecting Leah's joy at his birth. It has been used among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe for centuries, with the spelling 'Ruvim' being standard in Russian and Ukrainian contexts.
Where Ruvim is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ruv, Ruvik
Sibling names for Ruvim
Names that share Ruvim's style, for a brother or sister.
