Ruffin
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruffin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
560 births recorded 1886–2024 · peaked in 1916 with 19 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
232 births recorded 1901–1969 · peaked in 1925 with 13 births
Most common in: Martinique, Guadeloupe, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ruffin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | #4038 | — |
| 1963 | #3646 | ↑392 |
| 1964 | #4039 | ↓393 |
| 1966 | #3249 | ↑790 |
| 1969 | #3595 | ↓346 |
| 1971 | #4907 | ↓1312 |
| 1974 | #5227 | ↓320 |
| 1975 | #5464 | ↓237 |
| 1978 | #5772 | ↓308 |
| 1981 | #6262 | ↓490 |
| 1982 | #5619 | ↑643 |
| 1983 | #6238 | ↓619 |
| 1990 | #8117 | ↓1879 |
| 1991 | #7271 | ↑846 |
| 1992 | #7422 | ↓151 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓2163 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓2646 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓56 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↑151 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓213 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruffin
Is Ruffin a popular name?
Ruffin has 560 recorded births in United States between 1886 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Ruffin more common for boys or girls?
Ruffin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ruffin most popular?
Ruffin peaked in 1916 in United States, with 19 recorded births that year.
Is Ruffin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ruffin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #845 in 1886 to #12349 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Ruffin?
At least 792 babies have been recorded with the name Ruffin across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ruffin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruffin appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.