NAME PROFILE
Rafe
Rafe is a name of English origin, derived from the Old French name Ralph, meaning 'wolf counsel.' It embodies strength and wisdom, often associated with leaders and protectors. The name carries a sense of individuality and creativity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,935 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1967 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, Italian, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 33%CA — 28%UT — 21%LA — 10%FL — 9%
Notable People
Rafe Spall (Actor, *Life of Pi*) · Rafe Judkins (Screenwriter, *Wheel of Time*) · Rafe Hollister (Character from *To Kill a Mockingbird*) · Rafe Mair (Canadian politician and broadcaster) · Rafe B. (Musician, known in the indie scene)
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