Ruffus
Ruffus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Red-haired or red-headed.
Origin and history
Ruffus is a variant spelling of Rufus, a Latin name derived from an ancient Roman cognomen meaning red-haired. It was historically used in the classical era and gained some usage in early American history, though it is currently rare in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
674 babies in the United States have been named Ruffus since 1880. It ranks #4002 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (46 %)
- AR (11.1 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- AL (7.9 %)
- MS (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 112 |
| 1920-1930 | 203 |
| 1930-1940 | 150 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Rufus and its variants originated as a Roman nickname given to people with red hair.
- The double 'ff' spelling Ruffus is a historical variant of the traditional single-f name Rufus.