Rufus
boy name#3949 in 2025Rufus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #88 in 1880, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3949
rank today
#88
peak (1880)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #112 |
| 1890s | #125 |
| 1900s | #137 |
| 1910s | #176 |
| 1920s | #203 |
| 1930s | #244 |
| 1940s | #287 |
| 1950s | #360 |
| 1960s | #486 |
| 1970s | #662 |
| 1980s | #882 |
| 1990s | #1731 |
| 2000s | #3132 |
| 2010s | #3375 |
| 2020s | #4169 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rufus has been most popular in CA, FL, WA.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Rufus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rufus alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rufus in 2025?
- Rufus ranks #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rufus most popular?
- Rufus peaked in 1880, reaching #88 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rufus with classmates?
- Rufus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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