boy's name
Ruban
ROO-bun
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 110
Ruban is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ruban 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 | 23 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Ruban?
In 2025, Ruban was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Ruban Is Used
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 Ruban
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ruban Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ruban over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ruban
- Pronunciation ROO-bun
Sibling Names for Ruban
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ruban — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ruban
How popular is the name Ruban?
In 2025, Ruban was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Ruban a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruban is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ruban?
Ruban has 2 syllables.
When was Ruban most popular?
Ruban peaked in 2011, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ruban a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ruban currently ranks #5,981 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.