Total births
839
Boys' name · since 1962
Raffi
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 839 babies named Raffi, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6547
- among boys today
- 839
- born since 1962
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Raffi currently ranks #6547 among boys' names in America, with 839 babies recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Raffi recorded 839 times among boys since 1962, holding rank #6547 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #6547 among boys today
- 839 born since 1962
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Raffi is currently the #6547 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 839 born since 1962, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6547
- among boys today
- 839
- born since 1962
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Raffi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6547
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Raffi was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
27 babies were named Raffi in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Raffi compares
839 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Raffi's all-time total is 129% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raffi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 839 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Raffi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raffi's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raffi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#6,547
Active since
1962
Raffi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (1988)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Raffi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Raffi's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Raffi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 45
1960s
45 births
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s
1980s
162 births
- 1990s
1990s
169 births
- 2000s
2000s
129 births
- 2010s
2010s
135 births
- 2020s
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 169 births (20% of all-time use).
How Raffi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Raffi's total volume
Raffi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raffi by state
Where Raffi concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 392 | 46.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.3% |
California share of Raffi's total US births 46.7%
Even split
392 of 839 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raffi? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 839 babies named Raffi. Today it holds rank #6547 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 27 births.
When was Raffi most popular? ▼
Raffi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Raffi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raffi are California (392 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Raffi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Raffi since 1962 -- 64 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Raffi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rafael, Rafe, Raffaele, Rafeal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raffi's data
- Raffi's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (169 total births) through the 2020s (85) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Raffis (392 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Raffi
Nearby Names Like Raffi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raffi
Rafael Boy
#222 89,379 births
Rafe Boy
#1310 2,935 births
Raffaele Boy
#5259 1,079 births
Rafeal Boy
925 births
Rafi Boy
#3185 734 births
Compare Raffi side by side: Raffi vs Rafael Raffi vs Rafe Raffi vs Raffaele
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Raffi
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1962–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raffi: #6547 Boys' Name - 839 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raffi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Raffi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.