Rube Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROOB / /ruːb/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'behold, a son'; English: diminutive of Reuben
Historical & Cultural Background
Rube is often considered a diminutive form of the name Reuben, which has biblical origins. In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. The name Rube has been used in various English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States. It has also been associated with a rustic or unsophisticated character in American slang.
Trend Summary
Rube has seen limited use in recent years, with a low popularity trend in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ruben
International Variants
- Ruben (Spanish)
- Ruben (Portuguese)
- Ruben (Dutch)
Famous people named Rube
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Fictional characters named Rube
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rube was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rube has ranked as high as #827 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Rube has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rube (1920)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |