girl's name
Rufine
roo-FEEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 695
Rufine is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1926, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rufine Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 60 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 130 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Rufine?
In 1982, Rufine was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rufine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rufine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rufine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rufine
- French roo-FEEN
Sibling Names for Rufine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rufine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rufine
Is Rufine a girl's or a boy's name?
Rufine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rufine?
Rufine has 2 syllables.
When was Rufine most popular?
Rufine peaked in 1926, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.