Rufus
Pronunciation: [ r-OOF-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rufus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 32 babies have been named Rufus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rufus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,791 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,791
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Rufus is also used as a boy name, ranked #4188.
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About the Name Rufus
Rufus is a girl name .
Is Rufus a boy or girl name? Rufus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,791 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,188. Rufus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rufus is currently ranked #48,791 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rufus include Ruf, Ruy, Ruie, and Rufkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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