Raif
Every Raif since 1967 — 340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raif
Raif is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,783 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 340 American babies have been named Raif. Its peak came in 2010, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Raif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raif year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,783 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,164 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,197 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,146 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,545 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,668 |
| 2017 | 12 | #7,006 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,024 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,233 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,546 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,170 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,667 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,504 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,481 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,137 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,704 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,033 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,021 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,524 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,424 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,763 |
| 2002 | 21 | #4,014 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,377 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,726 |
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Famous people named Raif
- Raif Dizdarević Politician · b. 1926
- Raif Badawi Writer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raif in 2025?
Raif ranked #5,783 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raif?
340 babies have been named Raif in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raif most popular?
Raif peaked in 2010, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Raif a boy or girl name?
Raif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raif rising or falling?
Raif has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Raif?
Well-known people named Raif include Raif Dizdarević (politician), Raif Badawi (writer).