Rufe vs Ruffus
Side-by-side comparison of Rufe and Ruffus — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Rufe | Ruffus |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 29 | 674 |
| Peak Year | 1918 | 1922 |
| Peak Year Births | 9 | 31 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1914 | 1881 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Rufe | Ruffus |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 20 |
| 1890ss | — | 5 |
| 1900ss | — | 11 |
| 1910ss | 24 | 112 |
| 1920ss | — | 203 |
| 1930ss | 5 | 150 |
| 1940ss | — | 105 |
| 1950ss | — | 60 |
| 1960ss | — | 8 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1914–1931.