Ruven
Meaningbehold, a son · Hebrew form of Reuben
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,770 in 1950
5 babies were named Ruven in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1949–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ruven you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ruven, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ruven would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRuven first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1950, when it ranked #2,770. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningRuven is a Hebrew form of Reuben, which means “behold, a son”.
About the name Ruven
Ruven is a boy name of American origin meaning “behold, a son”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Ruven for boys from 1949 to 2025, in 20 of those 77 years. Its best year was 1950, when it ranked #2,770 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 781,250 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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Questions about the name Ruven
What does the name Ruven mean?
Ruven means “behold, a son” in Hebrew, as a form of Reuben.
What is the origin of the name Ruven?
Ruven has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Ruven a boy or girl name?
Ruven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ruven?
Ruven ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1950 (#2,770).