Ruffus Name Popularity and Statistics
Ruffus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ruffus?
Ruffus is spelled R-U-F-F-U-S. The name has 6 letters.
Ruffus Popularity in 1961
Rank#3,097
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage rose 178 places to #3,097 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 1958.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ruffus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1935 through 1961. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Boys | 8 | #3,097 |
| 1958 | Boys | 7 | #3,275 |
| 1957 | Boys | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1956 | Boys | 7 | #3,216 |
| 1955 | Boys | 6 | #3,505 |
| 1953 | Boys | 8 | #2,905 |
| 1952 | Boys | 6 | #3,373 |
| 1951 | Boys | 11 | #2,367 |
| 1950 | Boys | 10 | #2,438 |
| 1949 | Boys | 9 | #2,606 |
| 1948 | Boys | 7 | #3,010 |
| 1947 | Boys | 8 | #2,862 |
| 1946 | Boys | 10 | #2,403 |
| 1945 | Boys | 6 | #2,996 |
| 1944 | Boys | 14 | #1,890 |
| 1943 | Boys | 7 | #2,964 |
| 1942 | Boys | 6 | #3,212 |
| 1941 | Boys | 17 | #1,685 |
| 1940 | Boys | 21 | #1,471 |
| 1939 | Boys | 12 | #2,050 |
| 1938 | Boys | 17 | #1,689 |
| 1937 | Boys | 9 | #2,479 |
| 1936 | Boys | 18 | #1,587 |
| 1935 | Boys | 13 | #2,029 |
When Was Ruffus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1928 · Boys
31 recorded births
National rank #1,293
1922 · Boys
31 recorded births
National rank #1,308
1924 · Boys
26 recorded births
National rank #1,492
1940 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #1,471
Where Ruffus Ranked Highest in 1944
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #456 | 5 |