Rufino
Rufino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned.
Origin and history
Rufino is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from the Roman cognomen Rufinus, meaning red-haired or ruddy. It has long been used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese cultures, as well as in late antiquity. In the United States, it remains a rare classical choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,650 babies in the United States have been named Rufino since 1880. It ranks #3118 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63 %)
- CA (32.8 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
- NM (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 154 |
| 1930-1940 | 119 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 153 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 188 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Rufino
- Rufino Tamayo: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- Rufino derives from Rufinus, a common Roman family name linked to the Latin word 'rufus', referring to red hair.
- Rufinus of Aquileia was a prominent 4th-century Christian monk, historian, and translator of Greek theological texts into Latin.