Rubin

Rubin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Rubin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rubin

Rubin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rubin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #384 in 1907, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 7,038 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rubin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#384 in 1907
Peak year
1923
Babies named Rubin in 2024
13
Total since 1880
7,038

Rubin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1234 in 2016
Babies named Rubin in 2025
5
Total since 1996
252

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rubin mean?

The meaning of Rubin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rubin a boy or girl name?

Rubin is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rubin?

Rubin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rubin?

Rubin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #384 in 1907, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].