US Popularity:15299
Origin:Irish
Meaning:prosperity wielder
Baby will be set for success with this name. Rafferty, the Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Raighbheartaigh, means "prosperity wielder." It comes from the Irish words rath bheartach and is also related to the surname Raftery. Baby's life will be rich in love and warmth from you, so this bubbly name is sure to fit. If Rafferty feels like too much of a mouthful from day to day, then Raff or Rafe are equally cute nicknames.
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Rafferty Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rafferty is currently #3996 on The Bump
Boy:Rafferty is currently #1323 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rafferty is currently #15299 in U.S. births
Boy:Rafferty is currently #5791 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#15299
in 2022
- 4383
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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