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Rubben

RUH-ben /ˈrʌbən/

At a glance

In short
Rubben is a charming and distinctive male name of English origin, pronounced as RUH-ben (/ˈrʌbən/). It carries a sense of strength and resilience.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1931 (#3,390)
Babies in 1931
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,390 in 1931
First recorded
1920

Meaning of Rubben

Rubben is a charming and distinctive name with a rich history. It is a male name of English origin and is pronounced as RUH-ben (/ˈrʌbən/). The name Rubben has variations, with the most common being Ruben. While not extremely popular in recent years, it has been used for baby boys in the United States since at least the 1920s. The frequency of its usage peaked in 1931 with six occurrences, and it ranked as the 3390th most popular name that year. Rubben carries a sense of strength and resilience, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their little one.

How to pronounce Rubben

English

Popularity of Rubben in the U.S.

Rubben was last recorded in the U.S. in 1931, ranked #3,390 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 1920.

Bar and line chart: Rubben in the U.S., 1920–1931. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1931. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,390 in 1931.
  • Boys named Rubben (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1920–1931. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1920⁠–⁠1931 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193163,390back
192154,322▼ 36
192054,286new

Notable people named Rubben

  • Manyaba Rubben Mohlaloga is a South African politician and convicted fraudster who served in Parliament and as deputy president of the ANC Youth League.