Boy Name
Rafferty
"Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Robartach', used as a given name."
Ranked #5182 for boys
About the Name Rafferty
Meaning
Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Robartach', used as a given name.
Origin
IrishGender
Boy
First Letter
RBoy Rank
#5182
Rafferty is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Robartach', used as a given name." and Currently ranked #5182 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Irish names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
-- 1970
#10 1980
#10 1990
#71 2000
#98 2010
#80 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Rafferty
- GR Gerry Rafferty (musician)