Rubin
A male given name from Hebrew, of rather rare usage, variant of Reuben.
Every Rubin since 1880 — 7,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rubin
Rubin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,571 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,070 American babies have been named Rubin. Its peak came in 1923, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rubin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rubin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 17 | #5,571 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,751 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,819 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,179 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,466 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2019 | — | — | 18 | #5,303 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,071 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,733 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,280 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,574 |
| 2014 | — | — | 29 | #3,677 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,763 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,742 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,632 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,170 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36 | #3,072 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,597 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34 | #3,002 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29 | #3,256 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33 | #2,872 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,305 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,794 |
| 1995 | — | — | 28 | #2,672 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #2,007 |
| 1985 | — | — | 36 | #1,720 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,954 |
| 1975 | — | — | 43 | #1,341 |
| 1970 | — | — | 61 | #1,049 |
| 1965 | — | — | 44 | #1,139 |
| 1960 | — | — | 58 | #1,016 |
| 1955 | — | — | 87 | #785 |
| 1950 | — | — | 72 | #805 |
| 1945 | — | — | 50 | #911 |
| 1940 | — | — | 51 | #887 |
| 1935 | — | — | 62 | #789 |
| 1930 | — | — | 92 | #641 |
| 1925 | — | — | 108 | #608 |
| 1920 | — | — | 116 | #579 |
| 1915 | — | — | 141 | #465 |
| 1910 | — | — | 40 | #438 |
| 1905 | — | — | 26 | #428 |
| 1900 | — | — | 23 | #486 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #965 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #559 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #689 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #501 |
Famous people named Rubin
- Rubin Carter Boxer · 1937–2014
- Rubin Okotie Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rubin mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, of rather rare usage, variant of Reuben.
How popular is the name Rubin in 2025?
Rubin ranked #5,571 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rubin?
7,070 babies have been named Rubin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rubin most popular?
Rubin peaked in 1923, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Rubin a boy or girl name?
Rubin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rubin rising or falling?
Rubin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rubin?
Well-known people named Rubin include Rubin Carter (boxer), Rubin Okotie (soccer player).