boy's name
Rufino
roo-FEE-noh (Spanish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,680
Rufino is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 9 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 1927, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rufino Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 154 |
| 1930s | 119 |
| 1940s | 152 |
| 1950s | 153 |
| 1960s | 146 |
| 1970s | 146 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 201 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 48 |
How Popular Is Rufino?
In 2024, Rufino was given to 9 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.
Where Rufino Is Used
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 Rufino
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rufino Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rufino over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rufino
- Spanish roo-FEE-noh
Sibling Names for Rufino
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rufino — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rufino
How popular is the name Rufino?
In 2024, Rufino was given to 9 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 Rufino a girl's or a boy's name?
Rufino is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rufino?
Rufino has 3 syllables.
When was Rufino most popular?
Rufino peaked in 1927, when 32 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.