Rubin
Rubin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rubin
- A male given name from Hebrew, of rather rare usage, variant of Reuben.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is Rubin?
Since 1880, 16 girls and 7,054 boys in the U.S. have been named Rubin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6098 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #384 in 1907. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rubin
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Sibling name ideas for Rubin
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Rubin FAQ
What does the name Rubin mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, of rather rare usage, variant of Reuben. A surname transferred from the given name.
What is the origin of the name Rubin?
Rubin is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Rubin?
Since 1880, 16 girls and 7,054 boys in the U.S. have been named Rubin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6098 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #384 in 1907. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rubin a boy or girl name?
Rubin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 16 girls and 7,054 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.