Rubin Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188014
188212
18849
18859
18868
18878
188810
18898
189013
189113
189211
18938
189410
18957
189613
189714
189817
18999
190023
190114
190222
190316
190415
190526
190630
190735
190823
190930
191040
191149
191273
191393
1914110
1915141
1916134
1917119
1918130
1919122
1920116
1921107
1922125
1923147
1924128
1925108
1926112
192799
1928100
192979
193092
193170
193281
193371
193456
193562
193656
193752
193859
193955
194052
194154
194249
194358
194458
194550
194657
194772
194884
194977
195072
195184
195267
195362
195478
195587
195682
195763
195866
195955
196058
196175
196275
196371
196459
196544
196653
196755
196847
196952
197061
197160
197257
197362
197454
197543
197660
197755
197852
197955
198029
198144
198239
198341
198443
198536
198647
198744
198850
198945
199038
199146
199241
199331
199435
199528
199634
199737
199830
199931
200033
200127
200233
200329
200434
200527
200636
200718
200830
200913
201025
201123
201217
201320
201429
201531
201618
201716
201819
201918
202017
202123
202219
202313
202413