Boy nameNot in the current top chartsNew
Raphel
//ˈɹæfəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19916 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Raphel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Raphel |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Raphel through the decades
- Raphel peaked in 1991, when 11 babies were named Raphel in the US.
- The 1980s were Raphel's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1986–2023), use of Raphel has risen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.