Will my child share the name Raffy with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Raffy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raffy in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raffy becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raffy is rising: up 952 places since 2020, to #1,124 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,053 in 2024.

Is Raffy a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raffy is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Raffy?

Notable people named Raffy include: Raffy Tima, Raffy Tulfo and Raffy Lopez.

Is Raffy a popular baby name in the United States?

Raffy does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Raffy is a distinctive choice, ranked #1124 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Raffy in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Raffy

Raffy has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1053. The name has climbed 4440 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Raffy is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Raffy in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Raffy

Raffy Tima — Rufino Dompao Tima Jr., better known as Raffy Tima, is a Filipino journalist, producer and presenter.
Louis Raffy — Antoine Louis Raffy was a French composer of church music and organist.
Claude Raffy — Claude Raffy was a French swimmer.

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