Rubens, of Belgian origin, is a unisex given name derived from the Latin word 'rubens', meaning 'red'. It gained popularity during the Renaissance period due to the influential Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. The name has since been used in various languages and cultures around the world. In some traditions, it may also be considered a variant of the Hebrew name Reuben or the Spanish name Rubén.
"Rubens has seen fluctuating popularity over the past four decades, with peak years being 2015 and 2016, each having 14 and 15 births respectively. The name's highest frequency was between 2007 and 2018, averaging around 6 births per year."