Rufus
r(u)-fus
US Popularity:10935
Origin:Latin
Meaning:red-haired
Rufus is a masculine name of Latin origin that means "red-haired." Perfect for boys with flame-colored locks, Rufus is an old-school name with lots of charm. Whether they have red hair or not, baby Rufus is sure to turn heads with this unique name. They may also be proud to share their namesake with the famous singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and Rufus Sewell, a handsome British actor.
Rufus Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rufus is currently #2498 on The Bump
Boy:Rufus is currently #1403 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rufus is currently #10935 in U.S. births
Boy:Rufus is currently #5188 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#5188
in 2023
- 1125
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Name by Bruce Lansky, pg. 516
Behind the Name, Rufus, November 2020
Name Doctor, Rufus
IMDb, Rufus Wainwright
IMDb, Rufus Sewell
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