Ruffin
Pronunciation: [ r-UHF-ihn ]
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Ruffin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 173 babies have been named Ruffin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruffin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,332 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,332
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ruffin
Ruffin is a boy name .
Ruffin is currently ranked #32,332 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ruffin include Ruf, Ruff, Ruffy, Ruffie, Ruy, Ruie, and Rufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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