Rufus is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #422 in 2024 with 95 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 218 births ranking #236. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 206.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,924 boys born was named Rufus. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.