Ruffus

Boy name

Ruffus has been given to 674 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1922.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

674

Peak year

1922 (31 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Ruffus — alternate spellings parents actually use.

36,225 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ruffus.

675 babies since 1912

676 babies since 1912

667 babies since 1881

667 babies since 1909

665 babies since 1911

686 babies since 1912

662 babies since 1909

660 babies since 1902

How popular is the name Ruffus?

Ruffus has been given to 674 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ruffus peak?

Ruffus peaked in 1922, when 31 babies were given the name.

Is Ruffus a girl or boy name?

Ruffus is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ruffus are boys).

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