Boy nameCurrently #420 in the USRising
Raphael
//ˌɹɑfaɪˈɛl//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Raphael'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.
Raphael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Raphael |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 13 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 19 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 61 |
| 1913 | 68 |
| 1914 | 104 |
| 1915 | 108 |
| 1916 | 127 |
| 1917 | 93 |
| 1918 | 108 |
| 1919 | 106 |
| 1920 | 109 |
| 1921 | 108 |
| 1922 | 138 |
| 1923 | 100 |
| 1924 | 119 |
| 1925 | 99 |
| 1926 | 88 |
| 1927 | 96 |
| 1928 | 106 |
| 1929 | 96 |
| 1930 | 103 |
| 1931 | 85 |
| 1932 | 78 |
| 1933 | 78 |
| 1934 | 59 |
| 1935 | 53 |
| 1936 | 69 |
| 1937 | 63 |
| 1938 | 50 |
| 1939 | 75 |
| 1940 | 78 |
| 1941 | 63 |
| 1942 | 74 |
| 1943 | 58 |
| 1944 | 48 |
| 1945 | 61 |
| 1946 | 64 |
| 1947 | 76 |
| 1948 | 83 |
| 1949 | 69 |
| 1950 | 65 |
| 1951 | 71 |
| 1952 | 86 |
| 1953 | 86 |
| 1954 | 111 |
| 1955 | 93 |
| 1956 | 94 |
| 1957 | 97 |
| 1958 | 99 |
| 1959 | 98 |
| 1960 | 93 |
| 1961 | 115 |
| 1962 | 114 |
| 1963 | 99 |
| 1964 | 103 |
| 1965 | 96 |
| 1966 | 115 |
| 1967 | 111 |
| 1968 | 130 |
| 1969 | 162 |
| 1970 | 178 |
| 1971 | 187 |
| 1972 | 191 |
| 1973 | 192 |
| 1974 | 162 |
| 1975 | 188 |
| 1976 | 182 |
| 1977 | 187 |
| 1978 | 171 |
| 1979 | 169 |
| 1980 | 158 |
| 1981 | 172 |
| 1982 | 197 |
| 1983 | 185 |
| 1984 | 214 |
| 1985 | 261 |
| 1986 | 277 |
| 1987 | 258 |
| 1988 | 311 |
| 1989 | 312 |
| 1990 | 450 |
| 1991 | 371 |
| 1992 | 311 |
| 1993 | 270 |
| 1994 | 261 |
| 1995 | 251 |
| 1996 | 254 |
| 1997 | 260 |
| 1998 | 262 |
| 1999 | 268 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 266 |
| 2002 | 269 |
| 2003 | 253 |
| 2004 | 304 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 331 |
| 2007 | 333 |
| 2008 | 397 |
| 2009 | 405 |
| 2010 | 369 |
| 2011 | 356 |
| 2012 | 387 |
| 2013 | 423 |
| 2014 | 461 |
| 2015 | 533 |
| 2016 | 550 |
| 2017 | 560 |
| 2018 | 535 |
| 2019 | 544 |
| 2020 | 559 |
| 2021 | 548 |
| 2022 | 641 |
| 2023 | 685 |
| 2024 | 749 |
Raphael through the decades
- Raphael peaked in 2024, when 749 babies were named Raphael in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Raphael has risen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Raphael currently ranks #420 in the US and is on the rise.