Reuben

“Behold, a son” — Hebrew origin

Boy's name · #883 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Reuben has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #147 (1880) · 32,145 babies named Reuben all-time · 1 in 6,300 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: #29 in England & Wales (2025) · #29 in N. Ireland (2025) · #38 in Scotland (2025) · #69 in Australia (QLD) (2025) · #85 in Australia (NSW) (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 26 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Reubens

Reuben Fine — American chess player and psychologist (1914–1993)
Reuben Gabriel — Nigerian footballer
Reuben Kosgei — athletics competitor
Reuben Goodstein — British mathematician (1912-1985)
Reuben Chapman — American politician (1799–1882)

In stories & tradition

Reuben — Genesis 29 · Genesis 30
Reuben Windsor — You Lucky Dog

What Reubens become

Among 461 notable people named Reuben:

Political leaders appear 1.67× more often than among typical names — e.g. Reuben Chapman, American politician (1799–1882).

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