Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Khafre

Name: Popularity of the name Khafre in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Khafre, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Khafre or Chephren was an ancient Egyptian monarch who was the fourth king of the Fourth Dynasty, during the earlier half of the Old Kingdom period. He was son of the king Khufu, and succeeded his brother Djedefre to the throne.

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#8,799 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2016

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#8799

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Khafre

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Khafre

Khafre first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 5 Khafres were born — ranking #8,799 that year. As of 2026, Khafre ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Khafres have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khafre

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khafre is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cafre
Cafr
Kaffer
Caffer
Coffer
Kiefer
Cougher
Keefer
Keifer
Kefir
Cofer
Coiffeur

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khafre

What does the name Khafre mean?

How popular is Khafre in 2026?

In 2026, Khafre ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Khafre most popular?

Khafre reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #8,799 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Khafre a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Khafre is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Khafre?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khafre include Aarren, Abilio, Abriam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khafre

Khafre is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Khafre's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #8,799. Use the chart and map above to compare Khafre's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.