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How Many People Are Named Rueben?
Estimated people named Rueben living in the U.S. today
3,151
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 4,843
- Peak year: 1921 (72 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,151
Rueben by age group — who carries the name today?
Rueben popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rueben
Rueben has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 4,843 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,151 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 108,474 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ruebens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Rueben in the US?
An estimated 3,151 people named Rueben are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rueben very rare — about 1 in 108,474 Americans.
Is Rueben a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rueben is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Rueben most popular?
Rueben peaked in 1921, when 72 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rueben?
Rueben ranks #4,902 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 59 out of 100 (higher means rarer).