Roben is a unique and distinctive name of Hebrew origin. It means "son" in Hebrew, indicating that it has a strong familial connotation. The name Roben is often associated with the biblical story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who married an Israelite man named Mahlon, who was the son (ben) of Elimelech. After her husband's death, Ruth stayed loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi and converted to Judaism. When Naomi later remarried, she gave birth to a son named Obed, who was the father of Jesse, the father of King David.
Throughout history, the name Roben has been popular among Jewish communities around the world. It has also gained recognition in other cultures due to its biblical origins and strong familial significance. Today, Roben is still considered a unique and meaningful name choice for parents looking for a name with deep historical roots and a strong familial connection.
The name Roben has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States, as indicated by the birth statistics from 1952 to 2000.
In the early 1950s, the number of babies named Roben fluctuated between 7 and 13 births per year. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-1950s with 20 births each year in 1956 and 1957. This trend continued until the late 1950s, with a slight decline to 18 births in 1958.
The 1960s saw a continued decrease in the popularity of the name Roben. The annual birth count ranged from 15 to 21 between 1960 and 1962, then dropped below 15 for the remainder of the decade, reaching as low as 7 births in 1970.
There was a brief resurgence in the popularity of the name Roben in the early 1970s, with 10 births in 1972 and 12 births in 1973. However, this increase was short-lived, as the number of births declined to just 5 in 1974.
The name Roben experienced a brief revival in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with 6 births each year in 1986, 1992, and 1993. However, by the year 2000, the popularity of the name had once again declined, with only 7 births recorded that year.
Overall, a total of 314 babies were named Roben in the United States between 1952 and 2000, demonstrating that while the name has had periods of popularity, it has never been among the most commonly chosen names for newborns.