Boy nameCurrently #222 in the USRising
Rafael
//ˌɹɑfaɪˈɛl//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20066 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rafael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rafael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rafael |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 22 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 21 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1910 | 29 |
| 1911 | 25 |
| 1912 | 42 |
| 1913 | 51 |
| 1914 | 57 |
| 1915 | 67 |
| 1916 | 73 |
| 1917 | 76 |
| 1918 | 80 |
| 1919 | 108 |
| 1920 | 124 |
| 1921 | 139 |
| 1922 | 146 |
| 1923 | 155 |
| 1924 | 174 |
| 1925 | 178 |
| 1926 | 166 |
| 1927 | 206 |
| 1928 | 215 |
| 1929 | 215 |
| 1930 | 214 |
| 1931 | 190 |
| 1932 | 174 |
| 1933 | 130 |
| 1934 | 132 |
| 1935 | 124 |
| 1936 | 123 |
| 1937 | 106 |
| 1938 | 111 |
| 1939 | 116 |
| 1940 | 118 |
| 1941 | 119 |
| 1942 | 148 |
| 1943 | 140 |
| 1944 | 176 |
| 1945 | 172 |
| 1946 | 196 |
| 1947 | 239 |
| 1948 | 265 |
| 1949 | 260 |
| 1950 | 299 |
| 1951 | 275 |
| 1952 | 366 |
| 1953 | 329 |
| 1954 | 425 |
| 1955 | 422 |
| 1956 | 448 |
| 1957 | 393 |
| 1958 | 509 |
| 1959 | 509 |
| 1960 | 541 |
| 1961 | 591 |
| 1962 | 572 |
| 1963 | 537 |
| 1964 | 582 |
| 1965 | 624 |
| 1966 | 628 |
| 1967 | 670 |
| 1968 | 768 |
| 1969 | 824 |
| 1970 | 956 |
| 1971 | 886 |
| 1972 | 938 |
| 1973 | 917 |
| 1974 | 938 |
| 1975 | 995 |
| 1976 | 987 |
| 1977 | 1,055 |
| 1978 | 1,012 |
| 1979 | 1,036 |
| 1980 | 1,207 |
| 1981 | 1,225 |
| 1982 | 1,275 |
| 1983 | 1,203 |
| 1984 | 1,162 |
| 1985 | 1,266 |
| 1986 | 1,221 |
| 1987 | 1,233 |
| 1988 | 1,296 |
| 1989 | 1,343 |
| 1990 | 1,513 |
| 1991 | 1,496 |
| 1992 | 1,500 |
| 1993 | 1,448 |
| 1994 | 1,443 |
| 1995 | 1,469 |
| 1996 | 1,409 |
| 1997 | 1,370 |
| 1998 | 1,398 |
| 1999 | 1,445 |
| 2000 | 1,472 |
| 2001 | 1,461 |
| 2002 | 1,462 |
| 2003 | 1,419 |
| 2004 | 1,551 |
| 2005 | 1,497 |
| 2006 | 1,710 |
| 2007 | 1,622 |
| 2008 | 1,547 |
| 2009 | 1,352 |
| 2010 | 1,333 |
| 2011 | 1,274 |
| 2012 | 1,229 |
| 2013 | 1,208 |
| 2014 | 1,205 |
| 2015 | 1,226 |
| 2016 | 1,238 |
| 2017 | 1,282 |
| 2018 | 1,404 |
| 2019 | 1,391 |
| 2020 | 1,423 |
| 2021 | 1,489 |
| 2022 | 1,516 |
| 2023 | 1,515 |
| 2024 | 1,614 |
Rafael through the decades
- Rafael peaked in 2006, when 1,710 babies were named Rafael in the US.
- The 2020s were Rafael's strongest decade, averaging 1,511 births a year.
- Rafael currently ranks #222 in the US and is on the rise.