The nameRufine

Rufine is an old French girl's name.

Meaning

From the Latin rufus, "red-haired".

Origin

Latin.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1920s to the 1940s.

Popularity of the name Rufine

Rufine in France

1939peak year (20 births)
695babies named Rufine in France since 1900
01020 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rufine was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 135 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Rufine. Half of all babies named Rufine in France were born before 1938, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rufine mean?

From the Latin rufus, "red-haired".

What is the origin of the name Rufine?

Latin.

Is Rufine a girl's or a boy's name?

Rufine is a girl's name.