How old is someone named Ruben?
The average Ruben is 40 years old.
Half of all living Rubens are between 24 and 56.
When was Ruben popular?
Ruben is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1992 but no single era. You'll meet Rubens of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 504 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,989 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,155 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,686 | 580 |
| 1940s | 6,357 | 2,900 |
| 1950s | 12,495 | 8,300 |
| 1960s | 12,707 | 10,000 |
| 1970s | 13,658 | 12,000 |
| 1980s | 15,000 | 14,000 |
| 1990s | 17,025 | 16,000 |
| 2000s | 15,401 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 8,730 | 8,700 |
| 2020s | 3,828 | 3,800 |
How many Rubens are still alive?
About 92,000 Rubens are alive in the US today. That's 79% of the roughly 120,000 babies named Ruben since 1880.
Most Rubens ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Ruben?
About one in four living Rubens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Ruben an old name?
Somewhat. Ruben is older than 66 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 Ruben will be 50 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ruben a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Rubens are men.
Names the same age as Ruben
NAME TWIN
Ruben's name twin is Alfonso. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alfonso's age curve is the closest match to Ruben's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Ruben
How old is the average Ruben?
The average Ruben in the US is 40 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ruben?
About 92,000 Rubens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 120,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ruben most popular?
In 1992, when about 1,800 baby boys were named Ruben.
Is Ruben a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 26% of living Rubens, 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