How old is someone named Reuben?
The average Reuben is 39 years old.
Half of all living Reubens are between 18 and 56.
When was Reuben popular?
Reuben has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 1920.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 820 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,279 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,882 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,269 | 260 |
| 1940s | 2,060 | 870 |
| 1950s | 2,193 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 2,076 | 1,700 |
| 1970s | 2,548 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 2,771 | 2,600 |
| 1990s | 2,436 | 2,400 |
| 2000s | 2,279 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 2,359 | 2,300 |
| 2020s | 1,649 | 1,600 |
How many Reubens are still alive?
About 18,000 Reubens are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 32,000 babies named Reuben since 1880.
Roughly half of all Reubens ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Reuben?
About one in four living Reubens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Reuben an old name?
Somewhat. Reuben is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Reuben will be 40 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Reuben a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Reubens are men.
Names the same age as Reuben
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Reuben's name twin is Estela. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Estela's age curve is the closest match to Reuben's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Reuben
How old is the average Reuben?
The average Reuben in the US is 39 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Reuben?
About 18,000 Reubens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 32,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Reuben most popular?
In 1920, when about 470 baby boys were named Reuben.
Is Reuben a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 23% of living Reubens, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this