Raef
Every Raef since 1966 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raef
Raef is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,717 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 380 American babies have been named Raef. Its peak came in 2002, when 38 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 Raef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,717 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,664 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,193 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,161 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,483 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,584 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,072 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,464 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,997 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,635 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,908 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,626 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,119 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,917 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,881 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,967 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,246 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,646 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,337 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,376 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,806 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,956 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,603 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,589 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,810 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raef in 2025?
Raef ranked #6,717 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raef?
380 babies have been named Raef in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raef most popular?
Raef peaked in 2002, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Raef a boy or girl name?
Raef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raef rising or falling?
Raef has been roughly stable over the past decade.