boy's name
Rufe
ROOF (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 29
Rufe is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1931 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rufe Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Rufe?
In 1931, Rufe was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rufe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rufe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rufe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rufe
- English ROOF
Sibling Names for Rufe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rufe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rufe
How popular is the name Rufe?
In 1931, Rufe was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rufe a girl's or a boy's name?
Rufe is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rufe?
Rufe has 1 syllable.
When was Rufe most popular?
Rufe peaked in 1918, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.