Behold, a son
A variant of the Hebrew name Reuben, it literally translates to 'behold, a son' in the Old Testament. While the Reuben spelling is more traditional, Rubin has historically been used as both a given name and a surname. It carries a sense of heritage and mid-century charm.
Less common today
Rubin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,744 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Middleweight boxer known as 'The Hurricane'
American composer and pianist
Wrongfully convicted boxer whose story inspired a film
