How Common is the First Name Rufus?
We estimate that there are 11,489 people named Rufus who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Rufus is the 978th most common for men, and the 2,268th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Rufus?
The average person named Rufus is 60.25 years old.
Is Rufus a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
27 people named Rufus were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 3,949th most popular name for boys, and the 8,448th most popular overall.
The popularity of Rufus peaked in 1880, when it was the 88th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Rufus a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Rufus is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Rufus are male.
Facts About the Name Rufus
Popularity of Rufus in England
In 2020, Rufus was the 311st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.