Rafael
girl nameRafael entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #3366 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#3366
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4411 |
| 1930s | #3840 |
| 1950s | #5943 |
| 1960s | #4978 |
| 1970s | #4900 |
| 1980s | #4986 |
| 1990s | #7542 |
| 2000s | #13231 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Rafael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rafael alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rafael in 2025?
- Rafael is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rafael most popular?
- Rafael peaked in 1977, reaching #3366 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rafael with classmates?
- Rafael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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