Rafe
boy name#1165 in 2025Rafe entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, ranks #1165 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1165
rank today
#809
peak (1880)
179
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #876 |
| 1890s | #954 |
| 1910s | #3404 |
| 1920s | #3643 |
| 1930s | #3393 |
| 1940s | #3268 |
| 1950s | #3529 |
| 1960s | #1998 |
| 1970s | #2907 |
| 1980s | #3284 |
| 1990s | #4249 |
| 2000s | #2295 |
| 2010s | #1882 |
| 2020s | #1527 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rafe has been most popular in TX, UT, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Rafe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rafe alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rafe in 2025?
- Rafe ranks #1165 among US boy names in 2025, with 179 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rafe most popular?
- Rafe peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rafe with classmates?
- Rafe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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