Rubin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROO-bin / /ˈruːbɪn/Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning
Hebrew: behold, a son; Yiddish: red
Historical & Cultural Background
Rubin is derived from the Hebrew name Reuven, which appears in the Bible as the name of Jacob's firstborn son. In Jewish culture, the name has been used for centuries and often symbolizes strength and leadership. The Yiddish variant reflects a connection to the color red, which can symbolize vitality and passion. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews.
Trend Summary
Rubin has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Reuben
- Ruben
International Variants
- Ruben (Spanish)
- Reuben (English)
- Rubén (Spanish)
- Róbin (Icelandic)
Famous people named Rubin
Rubin Carter was a professional boxer known for his wrongful conviction and later exoneration.
Rubin Statham was a notable American politician who served in various governmental roles.
Rubin Kazan is a professional football club based in Russia, named after the city of Kazan.
Rubin Goldmark was an American composer and music educator known for his contributions to classical music.
Fictional characters named Rubin
Rubin is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.
Rubin is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses,' serving as a loyal knight.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rubin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Rubin has ranked as high as #763 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Rubin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rubin (2014)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 14 |
1882 | 12 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 8 |
1887 | 8 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 8 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 13 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 8 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 7 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 14 |
1898 | 17 |
1899 | 9 |
1900 | 23 |
1901 | 14 |
1902 | 22 |
1903 | 16 |
1904 | 15 |
1905 | 26 |
1906 | 30 |
1907 | 35 |
1908 | 23 |
1909 | 30 |
1910 | 40 |
1911 | 49 |
1912 | 73 |
1913 | 93 |
1914 | 110 |
1915 | 141 |
1916 | 134 |
1917 | 119 |
1918 | 130 |
1919 | 122 |
1920 | 116 |
1921 | 107 |
1922 | 125 |
1923 | 147 |
1924 | 128 |
1925 | 108 |
1926 | 112 |
1927 | 99 |
1928 | 100 |
1929 | 79 |
1930 | 92 |
1931 | 70 |
1932 | 81 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 56 |
1935 | 62 |
1936 | 56 |
1937 | 52 |
1938 | 59 |
1939 | 55 |
1940 | 52 |
1941 | 54 |
1942 | 49 |
1943 | 58 |
1944 | 58 |
1945 | 50 |
1946 | 57 |
1947 | 72 |
1948 | 84 |
1949 | 77 |
1950 | 72 |
1951 | 84 |
1952 | 67 |
1953 | 62 |
1954 | 78 |
1955 | 87 |
1956 | 82 |
1957 | 63 |
1958 | 66 |
1959 | 55 |
1960 | 58 |
1961 | 75 |
1962 | 75 |
1963 | 71 |
1964 | 59 |
1965 | 44 |
1966 | 53 |
1967 | 55 |
1968 | 47 |
1969 | 52 |
1970 | 61 |
1971 | 60 |
1972 | 57 |
1973 | 62 |
1974 | 54 |
1975 | 43 |
1976 | 60 |
1977 | 55 |
1978 | 52 |
1979 | 55 |
1980 | 29 |
1981 | 44 |
1982 | 39 |
1983 | 41 |
1984 | 43 |
1985 | 36 |
1986 | 47 |
1987 | 44 |
1988 | 50 |
1989 | 45 |
1990 | 38 |
1991 | 46 |
1992 | 41 |
1993 | 31 |
1994 | 35 |
1995 | 28 |
1996 | 34 |
1997 | 37 |
1998 | 30 |
1999 | 31 |
2000 | 33 |
2001 | 27 |
2002 | 33 |
2003 | 29 |
2004 | 34 |
2005 | 27 |
2006 | 36 |
2007 | 18 |
2008 | 30 |
2009 | 13 |
2010 | 25 |
2011 | 23 |
2012 | 17 |
2013 | 20 |
2014 | 29 |
2015 | 31 |
2016 | 18 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 19 |
2019 | 18 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 23 |
2022 | 19 |
2023 | 13 |
2024 | 13 |