Arif
Every Arif since 1968 — 714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arif
Arif is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,717 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 714 American babies have been named Arif. Its peak came in 2007, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arif year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,717 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,249 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,509 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,223 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,128 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,057 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,768 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,637 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,698 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,328 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,573 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,497 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,541 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,760 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,831 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,508 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,318 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,251 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,023 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,624 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,516 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,490 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,595 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,297 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,793 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,813 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,104 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,351 |
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Famous people named Arif
- Arif Alvi Politician · b. 1949
- Arif Mardin Musician · 1932–2006
- Arif Malikov Composer · 1933–2019
- Arif Erdem Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arif in 2025?
Arif ranked #7,717 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arif?
714 babies have been named Arif in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arif most popular?
Arif peaked in 2007, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Arif a boy or girl name?
Arif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arif rising or falling?
Arif is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arif?
Well-known people named Arif include Arif Alvi (politician), Arif Mardin (musician), Arif Malikov (composer).