Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Ruffin

Name: Popularity of the name Ruffin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ruffin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#1,646 (1916)

Total Babies

555

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1886

First Year

2013

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1646

Peak Rank

555

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruffin

Ruffin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 19 Ruffins were born — ranking #1,646 that year. As of 2026, Ruffin ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 555 Ruffins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ruffin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ruffin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Roughing
Ruffing
Riffing
Refin
Rufen
Reifen
Roofing
Reefing
Profin
Raffing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruffin

What does the name Ruffin mean?

Ruffin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruffin in 2026?

In 2026, Ruffin ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruffin most popular?

Ruffin reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,646 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ruffin most popular?

Ruffin has historically been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ruffin.

Is Ruffin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ruffin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ruffin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruffin include Frederich, Lugene, Hillman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruffin

Ruffin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 555 births in the dataset. Ruffin's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,646. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruffin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.