Rubin
Pronunciation: [ r-OOB-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rubin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,214 babies have been named Rubin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rubin is past its peak , currently ranked #6,792 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,792
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Rubin is also used as a girl name, ranked #68685.
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About the Name Rubin
Rubin is a boy name .
Is Rubin a boy or girl name? Rubin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,792 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,685. Rubin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rubin is currently ranked #6,792 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rubin include Rub, Ruy, Ruie, and Rubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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