Reuven
Transliteration of Hebrew רְאוּבֵן
Every Reuven since 1959 — 1,091 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reuven
Reuven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,383 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,091 American babies have been named Reuven. Its peak came in 2024, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Reuven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reuven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,383 |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,390 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,166 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,044 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,904 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,539 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,481 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,588 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,207 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,347 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,072 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,104 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,981 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,871 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,642 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,020 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,023 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,475 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,694 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,234 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,242 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,752 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,389 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,134 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,224 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,304 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,049 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,569 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,321 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,239 |
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Famous people named Reuven
- Reuven Rivlin Politician · b. 1939
- Reuven Shiloah Politician · 1909–1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reuven mean?
Transliteration of Hebrew רְאוּבֵן
How popular is the name Reuven in 2025?
Reuven ranked #2,383 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reuven?
1,091 babies have been named Reuven in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reuven most popular?
Reuven peaked in 2024, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Reuven a boy or girl name?
Reuven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reuven rising or falling?
Reuven is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Reuven?
Well-known people named Reuven include Reuven Rivlin (politician), Reuven Shiloah (politician).