Boy nameCurrently #5,182 in the USRising
Rafferty
//ˈɹæfɜrti//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Rafferty's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rafferty |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Rafferty through the decades
- Rafferty peaked in 2024, when 19 babies were named Rafferty in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rafferty has risen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rafferty currently ranks #5,182 in the US and is on the rise.