Rufina
Pronunciation: [ r-oof-EEN-uh ]
Rufina is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,739 in the US, popular nicknames include Ruf, Ruy, and Rufie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Rufina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 398 babies have been named Rufina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rufina is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,739 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,739
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Nicknames
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About the Name Rufina
Rufina is a girl name .
Rufina is currently ranked #10,739 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rufina include Ruf, Ruy, Rufie, and Rufiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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