5,880births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · England & Wales
#201England & Wales 2025
Rafe is a boy name family recorded 5,880 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#201 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2025, at 50.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rafe
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafe | English | 2,935 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1165 | 2025 | ▲ 141 % |
| Rafe | English | 2,888 | 🏴 England & Wales | #201 | 2025 | ▲ 80 % |
| Rafe | English | 57 | 🏴 Scotland | #298 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Rafe
How popular is the name Rafe?
In 2025 it ranked #201 in England & Wales. Official registers record 5,880 births across 3 countries.
When was Rafe most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2025, at 50.1 births per 100,000.
Is Rafe a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rafe is a boy name.