Raphael
girl nameRaphael entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1862 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1862
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1862 |
| 1910s | #3049 |
| 1920s | #3916 |
| 1930s | #3784 |
| 1940s | #4111 |
| 1950s | #5040 |
| 1960s | #5945 |
| 1970s | #6421 |
| 1980s | #9263 |
| 1990s | #12426 |
| 2000s | #17294 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Raphael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raphael alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raphael in 2025?
- Raphael is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Raphael most popular?
- Raphael peaked in 1908, reaching #1862 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Raphael with classmates?
- Raphael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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