Shafter
boy nameShafter entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #573 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#573
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #573 |
| 1900s | #1078 |
| 1910s | #3082 |
| 1920s | #3878 |
| 1930s | #3227 |
| 1940s | #3212 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shafter are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shafter alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shafter in 2025?
- Shafter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shafter most popular?
- Shafter peaked in 1898, reaching #573 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shafter with classmates?
- Shafter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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