Ruffus
boy nameRuffus entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #706 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#706
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #796 |
| 1890s | #1066 |
| 1900s | #1241 |
| 1910s | #1886 |
| 1920s | #1802 |
| 1930s | #1894 |
| 1940s | #2510 |
| 1950s | #3134 |
| 1960s | #3097 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ruffus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ruffus alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ruffus in 2025?
- Ruffus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ruffus most popular?
- Ruffus peaked in 1881, reaching #706 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ruffus with classmates?
- Ruffus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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