Total births
1,041
Girls' name · since 1892
Rufina
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 1,041 babies named Rufina, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9580
- among girls today
- 1,041
- born since 1892
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rufina is the #9580 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,041 recorded since 1892.
Rufina has 1,041 recorded births among girls since 1892, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9580 as of the latest data, more common than 46% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2025.
- #9580 among girls today
- 1,041 born since 1892
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rufina is currently the #9580 girls' name in America, more common than 46% of girls - 1,041 born since 1892, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9580
- among girls today
- 1,041
- born since 1892
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Rufina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9580
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 46% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Rufina was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
32 babies were named Rufina in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
How Rufina compares
1,041 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rufina's all-time total is 173% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rufina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,041 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rufina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rufina's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rufina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1928
Current rank
#9,580
Active since
1892
Rufina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2025
- Peak year (1928)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Rufina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rufina's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Rufina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 33
1900s
33 births
- 1910s
1910s
117 births
- 1920s
1920s
244 births
- 1930s
1930s
119 births
- 1940s
1940s
119 births
- 1950s 72
1950s
72 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 60
1980s
60 births
- 1990s 66
1990s
66 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 244 births (23% of all-time use).
How Rufina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rufina's total volume
Rufina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rufina by state
Where Rufina concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 149 | 14.3% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 59 | 5.7% |
| #3 | California | | 53 | 5.1% |
Texas share of Rufina's total US births 14.3%
Even split
149 of 1,041 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rufina? ▼
Rufina has been given to 1,041 babies in the U.S. since 1892, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9580 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Rufina most popular? ▼
Rufina was most popular in the 1920s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Rufina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rufina are Texas (149 births), New Mexico (59 births), California (53 births).
How long has the name Rufina been used? ▼
Rufina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 134 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rufina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rufus, Rufta, Rufaida, Rufaidah. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rufina's data
- Rufina's decade-level peak was the 1920s (244 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Rufinas (149 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rufina: #9580 Girls' Name - 1,041 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rufina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rufina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.