Raul
boy name#634 in 2025Raul entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #189 in 1980, ranks #634 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1904–2025
#634
rank today
#189
peak (1980)
440
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #925 |
| 1910s | #673 |
| 1920s | #360 |
| 1930s | #306 |
| 1940s | #298 |
| 1950s | #256 |
| 1960s | #256 |
| 1970s | #213 |
| 1980s | #206 |
| 1990s | #212 |
| 2000s | #254 |
| 2010s | #439 |
| 2020s | #593 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raul has been most popular in TX, CA, AZ.
Living bearers
About 73,500 people named Raul are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raul alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raul in 2025?
- Raul ranks #634 among US boy names in 2025, with 440 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raul most popular?
- Raul peaked in 1980, reaching #189 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raul with classmates?
- Raul will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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