Rafer Name Popularity and Statistics
Rafer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rafer?
Rafer is spelled R-A-F-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Rafer Popularity in 1982
Rank#6,385
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 540 places to #6,385 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1977.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rafer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1961 through 1982. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Boys | 5 | #6,385 |
| 1977 | Boys | 5 | #5,845 |
| 1969 | Boys | 5 | #4,404 |
| 1968 | Boys | 6 | #3,673 |
| 1967 | Boys | 5 | #3,966 |
| 1961 | Boys | 8 | #3,097 |
When Was Rafer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1961 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,097
1968 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,673
1982 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #6,385
1977 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #5,845