How Many People Are Named Rafe?
Complete statistics for the name Rafe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rafe is a very rare male name, with only 2,536 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 130,141 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 73% of those named Rafe being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 2,754 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rafe Through the Generations
Rafe has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 148 births. The average age of people named Rafe is 26, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 2,754 total births recorded, 2,004 are under 30, 477 are between 30 and 60, and 273 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rafe
Rafe is a given name for a male used in many countries across the world. If the name is English, Scandinavian or German it is of Old Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse Raðulfr through Old English Rædwulf. When the name is Spanish, Portuguese or Hebrew it is often a short form of Rafael.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rafe's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rafe
How Many People Have the Name Rafe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,536 people in the United States currently share the name Rafe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,141 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rafe a Common or Rare Name?
Rafe is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rafe Mean?
Rafe means "creative variant of Rafi" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rafe in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rafe Most Popular?
The name Rafe reached peak popularity in 2024, with 148 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rafe?
Approximately 2,536 people named Rafe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,754. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,141 Americans.
Is Rafe a rare name?
Rafe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,141 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rafe mean?
Rafe means "creative variant of Rafi" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rafe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rafe are male and 0% are female.
When was Rafe most popular?
Rafe peaked in 2024 with 148 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.