Ruben
Pronunciation: [ r-OOB-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ruben first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 563 babies have been named Ruben in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruben is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,337 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,337
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ruben is also used as a boy name, ranked #502.
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About the Name Ruben
Ruben is a girl name .
Is Ruben a boy or girl name? Ruben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,337 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #502. Ruben is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ruben is currently ranked #37,337 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ruben include Rub, Ruy, Ruie, and Rubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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