Rafe
Meaning
variant of Ralph, from Germanic elements meaning 'wolf counsel'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rafe peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
22 people · the #116,443 first name in Brazil · median age 12
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Rafe
Most people given the name Rafe in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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