How Many People Are Named Rafi?
Complete statistics for the name Rafi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rafi is a very rare male name, with only 680 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 485,271 Americans. The majority of people named Rafi are under 30, giving it a modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 696 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
📜 Rafi Through the Generations
Rafi has seen a notable rise in popularity, especially since its peak year of 2024 when there were 38 births. With an average age of 20, it's clear that most people named Rafi are part of the younger generation. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards those under 30, with 510 individuals falling into this category, compared to 186 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rafi's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Rafi
How Many People Have the Name Rafi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 910 people in the United States currently share the name Rafi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 364,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rafi a Common or Rare Name?
Rafi 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 Rafi in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Rafi Most Popular?
The name Rafi reached peak popularity in 2024, with 38 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 Rafi?
Approximately 910 people named Rafi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 910. That works out to roughly 1 in 364,230 Americans.
Is Rafi a rare name?
Rafi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 364,230 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rafi mean?
The meaning and origin of Rafi are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rafi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Rafi are male and 1% are female.
When was Rafi most popular?
Rafi peaked in 2024 with 38 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.