How Many People Are Named Rufus?
36,196
people in the United States are named Rufus
1 in 9,255 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1328
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0108%
Of US population
Peak Year
1922
746 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Ancient Roman, English, Biblical
Pronunciation:
ROO-fəs (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Roman cognomen which meant "red-haired" in Latin. Several early saints had this name, including one mentioned in one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament. As a nickname it was used by William II Rufus, a king of England, because of his red hair. It came into general use in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 86.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Georgia
4,238
North Carolina
3,198
Alabama
2,471
Texas
2,405
South Carolina
2,297
Mississippi
1,932
Virginia
1,558
Florida
1,421
Louisiana
1,323
Tennessee
1,319
💡 Fun Facts About "Rufus"
- 26 babies were named Rufus in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1922
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Georgia
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