Ruford
Pronunciation: [ r-OOF-erd ]
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Ruford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5 babies have been named Ruford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,243 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,243
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ruford
Ruford is a boy name .
Ruford is currently ranked #38,243 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ruford include Ruf, Rufo, Rufoy, Rufoie, Ruy, Ruie, and Rufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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