How Many People Are Named Rufino?

Complete statistics for the name Rufino: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rufino
Very Rare
Spanish

Rufino means 'red' in Spanish and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1,175 people bearing this name, making up just 1 in 280,777 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked way back in 1927 with 32 births, showing its declining trend over time.

~1,349
Living in US
1 in 245,700
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Red
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Passionate
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

194,658
Worldwide Bearers
#5,380
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
47,383
🇲🇽 Mexico
37,999
🇵🇪 Peru
16,225
🇦🇷 Argentina
10,175
🇦🇴 Angola
9,042
🇬🇹 Guatemala
7,837
🇧🇴 Bolivia
7,511
🇪🇸 Spain
6,862
🇲🇿 Mozambique
6,720
🇧🇷 Brazil
5,820

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,175 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
411
Would be under 30 (25%)
545
Would be 30–60 (33%)
694
Would be over 60 (42%)

All 1,650 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
22
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rufino Through the Generations

Rufino has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1927, reflecting an era when this name was more commonly used. Today, there are 1,175 people named Rufino in the United States, with a notable skew towards older generations; 41% are over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Rufino is often passed down within families, maintaining its legacy through the generations despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 413
California 215
New York 21
New Mexico 7

⭐ Famous People Named Rufino

Rufino is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Rufino Jiao Santos, Filipino Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church Rufino Jose Cuervo, Colombian writer Rufino Segovia del Burgo, Spanish football player Rufino Sescon, Filipino Bishop Rufino Tamayo, Mexican painter Fladimir Rufino Piazzi Júnior,, Brazilian footballer…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Rufino

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rufino's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Rufino

How Many People Have the Name Rufino?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,349 people in the United States currently share the name Rufino. That works out to roughly 1 in every 245,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rufino a Common or Rare Name?

Rufino is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rufino Mean?

Rufino means "red" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rufino in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rufino Most Popular?

The name Rufino reached peak popularity in 1927, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rufino?

Approximately 1,349 people named Rufino live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,349. That works out to roughly 1 in 245,700 Americans.

Is Rufino a rare name?

Rufino is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 245,700 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rufino mean?

Rufino means "red" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Rufino more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rufino are male and 0% are female.

When was Rufino most popular?

Rufino peaked in 1927 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,349
All-Time Births1,349
1 in X1 in 245,700
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1927
World Rank#5,380
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.