Rufina
Girl name · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningred-haired · Latin
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,366 in 1928
6 babies were named Rufina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,880 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rufina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rufina, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rufina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRufina first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1928, when it ranked #1,366. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRufina has climbed 1,880 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Rufina means “red-haired”. Our records link it to Italian, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Rufina
Rufina is a girl name of Italian, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “red-haired”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Rufina for girls from 1892 to 2025, in 103 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #1,366 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 2.9 | 340,426 girls |
| 1900s | 11 | 90,580 girls |
| 1910s | 15 | 66,050 girls |
| 1920s | 20 | 48,852 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 89,928 girls |
| 1940s | 8.2 | 121,803 girls |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 262,467 girls |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 340,136 girls |
| 1970s | 2.9 | 342,466 girls |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 284,091 girls |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 273,224 girls |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 371,747 girls |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 671,141 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
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Questions about the name Rufina
What does the name Rufina mean?
Rufina means “red-haired” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Rufina?
Rufina has Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Rufina a boy or girl name?
Rufina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rufina?
Rufina ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1928 (#1,366).