Ruffin
boy nameRuffin entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #845 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#845
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #2470 |
| 1920s | #2217 |
| 1930s | #2770 |
| 1940s | #2373 |
| 1950s | #3202 |
| 1960s | #3713 |
| 1970s | #5343 |
| 1980s | #6040 |
| 1990s | #7603 |
| 2000s | #9585 |
| 2010s | #12218 |
| 2020s | #12349 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ruffin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruffin alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruffin in 2025?
- Ruffin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ruffin most popular?
- Ruffin peaked in 1886, reaching #845 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ruffin with classmates?
- Ruffin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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