Raoof

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Only 5 babies have been named Raoof in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Raoof is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Raoof is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'kind' or 'compassionate,' from the Arabic raʾūf. Ar-Rauf is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, making this a name of profound divine tenderness and merciful love.

EtymologyShow more

Raoof first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1977. First appearing in the 1970s, Raoof emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

Total births

Since 1977

1977

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Raoof has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.

First appeared: 1977Peak: 1977 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Raoof
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	5	#6626	—

The Story of Raoof

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1977, Raoof is a Gen X staple. Boys named Raoof are most likely born between 1977 and 1977.

How rare is Raoof?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Raoof is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1977–1977)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Raoof
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1977	5	#6626	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raoof a boy's or girl's name?

Raoof is primarily a boy's name.

When was Raoof most popular?

Raoof reached its peak popularity in 1977 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Raoof?

Raoof is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1977. Its peak was in 1977.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–1977