Rufino Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roo-FEE-no //ruˈfiː.noʊ//

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: red-haired; Spanish: little redhead

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rufino has its roots in the Latin name Rufinus, which is derived from the word 'rufus,' meaning 'red' or 'reddish.' This etymology suggests a connection to physical characteristics, possibly referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Rufinus was used in ancient Rome and has been documented in various forms throughout history, including in early Christian texts.

As Latin evolved into the Romance languages, Rufinus transformed into Rufino in Italian and Spanish, maintaining its original meaning and phonetic structure as it entered these languages. Historically, the name Rufino is associated with several notable figures, particularly in the early Christian church.

One significant figure is Saint Rufinus, a martyr who is venerated in various Christian traditions. His feast day is celebrated on different dates depending on the region, reflecting the name's enduring presence in ecclesiastical contexts.

The name also appears in various historical texts and hagiographies, particularly during the early centuries of Christianity, which helped solidify its usage in religious and cultural settings. Culturally, Rufino carries connotations of strength and resilience, often linked to the virtues of the saints bearing the name.

In some traditions, the name is associated with qualities such as bravery and loyalty, which contributed to its appeal across generations. The diminutive form 'Rufi' has also been used in some cultures, adding a layer of familiarity and affection to the name.

Overall, Rufino's historical and cultural significance is intertwined with its linguistic roots, reflecting a rich tapestry of meaning and tradition that has persisted through the ages.

Famous people named Rufino

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Rufino Tamayo is a painter best known for his contributions to Mexican modern art, his use of vibrant colors, and his unique style that blends indigenous and European influences.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rufino was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Rufino has ranked as high as #2562 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Rufino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rufino is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rufino was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rufino.

Year Total Births Boy
2024 9 9
2023 12 12
2022 11 11
2021 9 9
2020 7 7
2019 11 11
2018 11 11
2017 10 10
2016 8 8
2015 7 7
2014 7 7
2013 13 13
2012 12 12
2011 18 18
2010 11 11
2009 17 17
2008 23 23
2007 23 23
2006 27 27
2005 17 17
2004 22 22
2003 15 15
2002 11 11
2001 18 18
2000 29 29
1999 17 17
1998 15 15
1997 21 21
1996 26 26
1995 24 24
1994 19 19
1993 17 17
1992 22 22
1991 17 17
1990 23 23
1989 17 17
1988 22 22
1987 15 15
1986 18 18
1985 23 23
1984 12 12
1983 17 17
1982 17 17
1981 25 25
1980 22 22
1979 16 16
1978 21 21
1977 11 11
1976 13 13
1975 21 21
1974 14 14
1973 16 16
1972 9 9
1971 9 9
1970 16 16
1969 15 15
1968 19 19
1967 15 15
1966 14 14
1965 9 9
1964 15 15
1963 15 15
1962 14 14
1961 18 18
1960 12 12
1959 14 14
1958 12 12
1957 14 14
1956 17 17
1955 15 15
1954 17 17
1953 18 18
1952 17 17
1951 18 18
1950 11 11
1949 14 14
1948 22 22
1947 17 17
1946 15 15
1945 7 7
1944 18 18
1943 13 13
1942 15 15
1941 16 16
1940 15 15
1939 16 16
1938 13 13
1937 10 10
1936 14 14
1935 8 8
1934 17 17
1933 15 15
1931 13 13
1930 13 13
1929 11 11
1928 20 20
1927 32 32
1926 13 13
1925 16 16
1924 10 10
1923 14 14
1922 13 13
1921 12 12
1920 13 13
1919 5 5
1918 7 7
1917 9 9
1916 6 6
1914 6 6

Top States for Rufino (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%