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Reuven
OriginVariation of Reuben, Hebrew
Meaning"behold, a son"
US Rank#2383
2025 SSA
About Reuven
More familiar to English speakers as Reuben, Jacob and Leah's first son and a founder of one of the Tribes of Israel.
Pronounced ROY-vun.
As of October 2026, Reuven ranked #2383 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2344 in 1974.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,104 | 25 | 13 |
| 2015 | #3,072 | 38 | 19.8 |
| 2016 | #3,347 | 34 | 17.9 |
| 2017 | #4,206 | 25 | 13.5 |
| 2018 | #3,586 | 31 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | #3,479 | 33 | 18.4 |
| 2020 | #2,539 | 51 | 29.5 |
| 2021 | #2,903 | 43 | 24.6 |
| 2022 | #3,043 | 41 | 23.5 |
| 2023 | #3,164 | 39 | 22.8 |
| 2024 | #2,383 | 59 | 34.2 |
| 2025 | #2,383 | 58 | 34 |
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