How Many People Are Named Raffi?
Complete statistics for the name Raffi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raffi is a rare gem among male names, with only 787 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 419,218 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 45%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 823 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Raffi Through the Generations
Since its peak in 1988 with 27 births, Raffi has maintained a steady presence, though it's seen a slight uptick in recent years. Today, there are 787 people named Raffi living in the US, with an average age of 30. The age distribution shows a significant portion, 373 individuals, are under 30, while 431 are between 30 and 60, and only 19 are over 60. This indicates that Raffi is indeed a modern name, favored by parents in more recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raffi's Armenian roots
📄 About the Name Raffi
How Many People Have the Name Raffi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 141 people in the United States currently share the name Raffi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Raffi a Common or Rare Name?
Raffi 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raffi in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Raffi Most Popular?
The name Raffi reached peak popularity in 1988, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Raffi?
Approximately 141 people named Raffi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 141. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,350,704 Americans.
Is Raffi a rare name?
Raffi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raffi mean?
The meaning and origin of Raffi are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Raffi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Raffi are male and 0% are female.
When was Raffi most popular?
Raffi peaked in 1988 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.