boy's name
Reuban
ROO-bin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 110
Reuban is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Reuban Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Reuban?
In 2024, Reuban was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Reuban
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Reuban Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Reuban over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Reuban
- English ROO-bin
Sibling Names for Reuban
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Reuban — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Reuban
How popular is the name Reuban?
In 2024, Reuban was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Reuban a girl's or a boy's name?
Reuban is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Reuban?
Reuban has 2 syllables.
When was Reuban most popular?
Reuban peaked in 2009, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.