Rufina
Every Rufina since 1892 — 1,041 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rufina
Rufina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,599 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 1,041 American babies have been named Rufina. Its peak came in 1928, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rufina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rufina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,599 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,127 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,013 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,062 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,230 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,675 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,770 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,287 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,086 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,186 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,223 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,609 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,538 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,961 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,566 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,018 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,951 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,048 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,855 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,765 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,788 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,204 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,708 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,349 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,253 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,350 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,803 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,380 |
| 1930 | 18 | #2,010 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,840 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,247 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,507 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,504 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,185 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rufina in 2025?
Rufina ranked #14,599 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rufina?
1,041 babies have been named Rufina in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rufina most popular?
Rufina peaked in 1928, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Rufina a boy or girl name?
Rufina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rufina rising or falling?
Rufina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.