Rafi
Every Rafi since 1974 — 739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rafi
Rafi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,923 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 739 American babies have been named Rafi. Its peak came in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rafi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rafi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 43 | #2,923 |
| 2024 | — | — | 38 | #3,203 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,579 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,848 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,459 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,985 | 26 | #3,998 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,444 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,317 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,560 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,985 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,232 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,364 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,435 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #5,001 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,295 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,490 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #5,018 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,609 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,018 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,139 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,429 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,761 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,330 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,374 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,033 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,810 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,292 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,333 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,840 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,297 |
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Famous people named Rafi
- Rafi Eitan Politician · 1926–2019
- Rafi ud-Darajat Politician · 1699–1719
- Rafi Gavron Actor · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rafi in 2025?
Rafi ranked #2,923 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rafi?
739 babies have been named Rafi in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rafi most popular?
Rafi peaked in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Rafi a boy or girl name?
Rafi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rafi rising or falling?
Rafi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rafi?
Well-known people named Rafi include Rafi Eitan (politician), Rafi ud-Darajat (politician), Rafi Gavron (actor).