boy's name
Rafer
RAY-fer (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 34
Rafer is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rafer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Rafer?
In 1982, Rafer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rafer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rafer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rafer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rafer
- English RAY-fer
Sibling Names for Rafer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rafer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rafer
How popular is the name Rafer?
In 1982, Rafer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rafer a girl's or a boy's name?
Rafer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rafer?
Rafer has 2 syllables.
When was Rafer most popular?
Rafer peaked in 1961, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.