Rafeal
boy nameRafeal entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #1487 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
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rank today
#1487
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1950s | #3303 |
| 1960s | #3454 |
| 1970s | #2560 |
| 1980s | #1813 |
| 1990s | #4628 |
| 2000s | #7103 |
| 2010s | #8893 |
| 2020s | #10605 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Rafeal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rafeal alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rafeal in 2025?
- Rafeal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rafeal most popular?
- Rafeal peaked in 1982, reaching #1487 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rafeal with classmates?
- Rafeal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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