Rufus: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A red-haired child full of fiery spirit.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3961
- Peak
- #88 in 1880
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rufus Means
Rufus is a boy name of English origin. A red-haired child full of fiery spirit.
How Popular Rufus Is
Rufus currently ranks #3961 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #88 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Rufus
- Rufus broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #88 in 1880.
- Rufus is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Rufus has been a top 100 name across 178+ years of American history.
- Rufus is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Rufus
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rufus
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rufus.
Questions About Rufus
What does Rufus mean?
Rufus is a boy name of English origin. A red-haired child full of fiery spirit.
How popular is Rufus?
Rufus currently ranks #3961 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #88 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Rufus come from?
Rufus comes from English roots. Rufus broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #88 in 1880.
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