Rufus
Male name · ↓ Falling
23,661
Total Births
1909
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Rufus
Rufus is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1900s with significant usage. Approximately 23,661 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,713 births |
| 1890s | 2,956 births |
| 1900s | 3,429 births |
| 1910s | 3,442 births |
| 1920s | 3,254 births |
| 1930s | 2,175 births |
| 1940s | 1,946 births |
| 1950s | 1,684 births |
| 1960s | 1,039 births |
| 1970s | 622 births |
| 1980s | 401 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rufus?
Rufus has been given to 23,661 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1909 with 405 births that year.
Is Rufus a boy or girl name?
Rufus is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Rufus most popular?
Rufus was most popular in 1909, when 405 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Rufus?
Rufus first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).