Boy · #9,265 in 2026

Rubel

Name: Popularity of the name Rubel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rubel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,265

Peak Rank

#2,725 (1926)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1997

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#2725

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rubel

The earliest SSA record of Rubel as a baby boy name dates back to 1914, when 8 babies received it. 1926 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Rubel — #2,725 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 36% of all recorded Rubels. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1997 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 151 Rubels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rubel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rubel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ruble
Rouble
Rebel
Rubble
Rabble
Ribble
Roble
Rabel
Ruple
Robel
Rabil
Wrobel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rubel

What does the name Rubel mean?

Rubel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rubel in 2026?

In 2026, Rubel ranks #9,265 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rubel most popular?

Rubel reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #2,725 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rubel most popular?

Rubel has historically been most popular in New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rubel.

Is Rubel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rubel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rubel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rubel include Vivan, Argie, Lemoine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rubel

Rubel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Rubel's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #2,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Rubel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.