Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Rufus
Endangered
Down 96.3% from peak
Peak era
1922
Peak births
737
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Rufus
How many people are named Rufus?
An estimated 10,345 living Americans are named Rufus.
How rare is Rufus?
Rufus is very rare among babies today, with 27 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.3% from its 1922 peak.
How old is the typical Rufus?
The median age of a living American named Rufus is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 73 years old.
Is Rufus still popular?
No. Rufus is endangered as a baby name, down 96.3% from its 1922 peak with 27 births in 2025.
Where is Rufus most common?
Rufus has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 5.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
96.3%
2025
27
All-time
36,074