Rafferty

A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning descendant of Raibeart the prosperous.

Babies a year
262
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#193
262 babies · up from #221

In 2025, 262 babies in England and Wales were named Rafferty. In the US, 10 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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