FIRST NAME
Rael
Rael is the 10,435th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 376 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 284 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #10,435 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
376
living · #10,435
BABIES NAMED RAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1979–2025
202553
As a male name, Rael peaked in 2024, when 61 babies were named Rael (the #2337 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #19,112 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
284
living · #19,112
BABIES NAMED RAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1971–2025
202513
As a female name, Rael peaked in 2025, when 13 babies were named Rael (the #8237 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)