Rafe
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Shield Wolf
- Origin
- English
Rafe Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,754 baby boys have been named Rafe. The name peaked in 2024 with 148 US births that year (rank #1315). In 2024, ranked #1315 nationally.
Top States for Rafe
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rafe births are: Texas (122), California (88), Utah (71).
Other English-Origin Names Like Rafe
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4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rafe's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Rafe
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rafe against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).