41,383births recorded
9Countries
3Variants
1880Peak · United States
#494England & Wales 2025
Rufus is a boy name family recorded 41,383 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#494 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1880, at 80.9 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Rufo (Argentina).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Rufus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus | English | 36,225 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3949 | 1880 | ▼ 30 % |
| Rufus | English | 3,758 | 🏴 England & Wales | #494 | 2017 | ▼ 54 % |
| Rufus | English | 416 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #498 | 2008 | ▼ 55 % |
| Rufus | English | 65 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2018 | – |
| Rufus | English | 43 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2022 | – |
| Rufus | English | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2012 | – |
| Ruffus | English | 674 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1881 | – |
| Rufo | Italian | 177 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1933 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Rufus ↔ Ruffus — spelling variant
Questions about Rufus
How popular is the name Rufus?
In 2025 it ranked #494 in England & Wales. Official registers record 41,383 births across 9 countries.
What is Rufus in other languages?
Ruffus (English); Rufo (Italian).
When was Rufus most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1880, at 80.9 births per 100,000.
Is Rufus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rufus is a boy name.