Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Rube
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1917
Peak births
25
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Rube
How many people are named Rube?
Based on SSA birth records through 1973, an estimated 42 Americans born with the name Rube may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1973.
How rare is Rube?
Rube has not appeared in SSA records since 1973. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Rube?
The median age of a living American named Rube is approximately 74 years, with most bearers falling between 69 and 82 years old.
Is Rube still popular?
No. Rube is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1973.
1880Peak 19172025
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
612