Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Rube
//ˈɹub//
1 syllablePeak year: 19174 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rube's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rube's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rube |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
Rube through the decades
- Rube peaked in 1917, when 25 babies were named Rube in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1944–1973), use of Rube has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.