Reuben Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Reuben is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reuben has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Reuben' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 259th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 385th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 501st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 530th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 603rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 829th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 866th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6167th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Reuben' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reuben"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Reuben"

"Reuben" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 259th of 7545 7,275
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 385th of 6773 4,073
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 501st of 7552 4,211
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 530th of 10718 3,743
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 603rd of 16616 4,231
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 829th of 24088 3,571
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 866th of 23106 3,092
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6167th of 9107 27
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 18004th of 19264 6
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 22013th of 27321 12

Regional Popularity of "Reuben" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
208th/208
100.00%
293rd/293
100.00%
267th/267
100.00%
286th/286
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
358th/358
100.00%
413th/413
100.00%
345th/345
100.00%
483rd/483
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
550th/550
100.00%
512th/512
100.00%
483rd/483
100.00%
451st/451
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
528th/528
100.00%
536th/536
100.00%
596th/596
100.00%
453rd/453
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
574th/574
100.00%
554th/554
100.00%
681st/681
100.00%
541st/541
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
676th/676
100.00%
721st/721
100.00%
1236th/1236
100.00%
854th/854
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
706th/706
100.00%
687th/687
100.00%
1161st/1161
100.00%
947th/947

Regional Popularity of "Reuben" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Reuben"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Reuben" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.