How Many People Are Named Rifat?

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

Rifat
Very Rare
Arabic

Rifat means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of leadership. Only 55 people named Rifat live in the US today, which is just 1 in 6,007,704 Americans. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~55
Living in US
1 in 6,007,704
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Ambitious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

375,568
Worldwide Bearers
#2,771
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
154,825
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
132,795
🇹🇷 Turkey
38,605
🇷🇺 Russia
10,154
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
8,442
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,068
🇮🇳 India
7,518
🇽🇰 Kosovo
1,863
🇮🇱 Israel
1,568
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,393

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
55 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
46
Would be under 30 (82%)
10
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 56 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
45
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
90
International
100

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

📜 Rifat Through the Generations

Rifat saw its peak popularity in 1999 with 7 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 55 people named Rifat in the United States, with 46 under 30 years old, 10 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution suggests Rifat is a modern, newer-generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Rifat

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rifat's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rifat

How Many People Have the Name Rifat?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 55 people in the United States currently share the name Rifat. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,007,704 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rifat a Common or Rare Name?

Rifat 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 Rifat Mean?

Rifat means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rifat Most Popular?

The name Rifat reached peak popularity in 1999, with 7 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 Rifat?

Approximately 55 people named Rifat live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 56. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,007,704 Americans.

Is Rifat a rare name?

Rifat is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,007,704 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rifat mean?

Rifat means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rifat more male or female?

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

When was Rifat most popular?

Rifat peaked in 1999 with 7 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 US55
All-Time Births56
1 in X1 in 6,007,704
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1999
World Rank#2,771
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.