Raffaela
girl nameRaffaela entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1366 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1366
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1648 |
| 1900s | #1862 |
| 1910s | #1695 |
| 1920s | #1893 |
| 1930s | #2477 |
| 1940s | #3725 |
| 1950s | #5169 |
| 1960s | #6553 |
| 1970s | #6993 |
| 1980s | #10207 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
| 2000s | #16223 |
| 2020s | #14324 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Raffaela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raffaela alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raffaela in 2025?
- Raffaela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Raffaela most popular?
- Raffaela peaked in 1922, reaching #1366 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Raffaela with classmates?
- Raffaela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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