28,261
There are 28,261 people in United States with name Rufus
1375th
Rufus is the 1375th most popular first name in United States
Approximately 9 people out of every 100K bear this name

100% of the people are Male, and 0% are Female with the first name Rufus

Male Count - 28,261
Female Count - 0

So, statistically the name Rufus is considered to be Male

Year Wise Usages
The average age of the people named Rufus is 64 years
Young
43
Adult
562
Old
10,469
11,074
Approximately 11,074 individuals named Rufus are estimated to be alive
17,187
While around 17,187 individuals named Rufus are estimated to have deceased

Did you know?

  • 20.13% of the names in the United States have the same number of characters as yours
  • 4.65% of the names in United States start with the letter R
  • Origin of James : 1st century BC
Different Versions of Rufus?
Meaning?
Rufus is a Latin name meaning 'red-haired'. It was a popular name among the ancient Romans and was often given to people with red hair.
Rufus is not just a name! It has many hidden meanings...
R
Relish, you seek a challenge.
U
Unconditional, a love that's pure.
F
Friendly, you're known all around.
U
Understanding, without measure.
S
Self respect, a solid score here.

State Wise Usages

Georgia has the highest number of people using the first name while Massachusetts has the lowest number of people.

  • Rufus in Georgia - 4,238
  • Rufus in Massachusetts - 5
Georgia
4,238
North Carolina
3,198
Alabama
2,470
Texas
2,405
Mississippi
1,932
Virginia
1,558
Florida
1,421
Louisiana
1,323
Arkansas
996
Kentucky
840
New York
569
Pennsylvania
535
Oklahoma
439
California
435
Ohio
400
Missouri
300
West Virginia
290
Maryland
217
New Jersey
126
Indiana
66
Arizona
11
Wisconsin
11
Kansas
10
Connecticut
5