FIRST NAME
Rufus
Rufus is the 993rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 10,674 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 33 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #993 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
62,177
living · #411
2020 CENSUS
10,674
living · #993
BABIES NAMED RUFUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202527
As a male name, Rufus peaked in 1922, when 737 babies were named Rufus (the #188 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #40,155 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
33
living · #40,155
BABIES NAMED RUFUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1913–1965
19655
As a female name, Rufus peaked in 1926, when 10 babies were named Rufus (the #3234 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)