Shafter

Boy name

Shafter has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1898.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

119

Peak year

1898 (14 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shafter.

70 babies since 1899

Same era and popularity as Shafter, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Brothers

How popular is the name Shafter?

Shafter has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shafter peak?

Shafter peaked in 1898, when 14 babies were given the name.

Is Shafter a girl or boy name?

Shafter is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shafter are boys).

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