How Many People Are Named Rauf?

Complete statistics for the name Rauf: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rauf
Very Rare
Arabic

Rauf, a very rare male name, is held by just 10 people in the US, making up 1 in 33,297,177 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Rauf are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,151
Living in US
1 in 287,966
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rauf
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Innovative
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

96,675
Worldwide Bearers
#10,502
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
25,540
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
21,112
🇵🇰 Pakistan
11,736
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,422
🇷🇺 Russia
4,963
🇮🇷 Iran
4,845
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,054
🇹🇷 Turkey
3,363
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
2,407
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
2,173

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
10
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rauf Through the Generations

Rauf has seen steady usage since its peak in 2008 when there were 5 births. Today, it's still a niche choice with only 10 individuals bearing the name. The average age of those named Rauf is 11, indicating a recent surge in popularity among younger parents. With 100% of Rauf's under 30, it's clear this name is favored by modern families looking for something distinctive.

✨ Similar Names to Rauf

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rauf's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rauf

How Many People Have the Name Rauf?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,151 people in the United States currently share the name Rauf. That works out to roughly 1 in every 287,966 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rauf a Common or Rare Name?

Rauf 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 Rauf Mean?

Rauf means "creative variant of Rauf" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rauf in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rauf Most Popular?

The name Rauf reached peak popularity in 2008, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Rauf?

Approximately 1,151 people named Rauf live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,151. That works out to roughly 1 in 287,966 Americans.

Is Rauf a rare name?

Rauf is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 287,966 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rauf mean?

Rauf means "creative variant of Rauf" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rauf more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rauf are male and 0% are female.

When was Rauf most popular?

Rauf peaked in 2008 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,151
All-Time Births1,151
1 in X1 in 287,966
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2008
World Rank#10,502
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.