Rufina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationroo-FEE-nah / ruːˈfiːnəLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'red-haired'; Italian: 'little red'
Historical & Cultural Background
Rufina is derived from the Latin name Rufus, which means 'red' and was often used to describe someone with red hair. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among early Christians. It has historical significance due to Saint Rufina, a Christian martyr from the early centuries. The name has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history.
Trend Summary
Rufina has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rufine
- Rufina
International Variants
- Rufina (Spanish)
- Rufine (French)
- Rufina (Italian)
Famous people named Rufina
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Fictional characters named Rufina
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rufina was first seen in the United States in 1892. Rufina has ranked as high as #862 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Rufina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rufina (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 31 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1927 | 28 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |