Rafiq
Every Rafiq since 1975 — 412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rafiq
Rafiq is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1975, 412 American babies have been named Rafiq. Its peak came in 1995, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Rafiq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rafiq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,665 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,926 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,590 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,809 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,256 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,868 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,477 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,372 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,576 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,603 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,501 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,850 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,784 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,578 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,845 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,747 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,903 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,381 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,291 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,342 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,260 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,528 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,875 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,600 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,372 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,102 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rafiq in 2025?
Rafiq did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Rafiq?
412 babies have been named Rafiq in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rafiq most popular?
Rafiq peaked in 1995, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Rafiq a boy or girl name?
Rafiq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rafiq rising or falling?
Rafiq is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.