Rafe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rafe means 'kind' or 'compassionate' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Rafe
Rafe is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'kind' or 'compassionate'. It is a variant of the name Raphael. Rafe is often used as a short form of the Hebrew name Rafael. It has a strong and masculine sound. The name Rafe has gained popularity in recent years as a unique and modern choice for boys.
Popularity of the Name Rafe
The popularity for the name Rafe peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 121 births, which ranked number 3,196 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Rafe had the most male births in 2022 with 121, which ranked number 1,487 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Rafe has increased sharply over the last ten years from 76 births to 121 births, an increase of 59.21%. Among males, Rafe has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 76 births to 121 births, an increase of 59.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rafe
- 20 Year Trend of Rafe: 22.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Rafe: 59.21%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rafe: 59.21%
Popularity of Rafe by State
For males, Rafe was most popular in Western states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rafe. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 9 | 469 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rafe
- Total Births of Rafe: 127 (4.76%)
- Male Births of Rafe: 127 (4.76%)
Given the upward trend of Rafe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.76% increase in total births, for a total of 127 births in 2024. Male births for Rafe have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 127 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.76%.