Rubel is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, of Hebrew origin, meaning "joyful," "happy," or "rejoice." This name has gained popularity due to its unique spelling and pronunciation, standing out among more common names. It is often associated with the gemstone rubellite, adding a touch of vibrancy and rarity to this name choice.
The name Rubel experienced varied popularity over the years, with periods of higher and lower usage reflected in the birth statistics provided. The peak years for this name were 1926 with 10 births and 1942 with 6 births. However, there are several years where no children named Rubel were born at all, indicating that the name's popularity fluctuated significantly over time. Overall, there were a total of 151 babies named Rubel between 1914 and 1997.