FIRST NAME
Rafael
Rafael is the 181st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 148,529 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 413 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #181 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
201,455
living · #207
2020 CENSUS
148,529
living · #181
BABIES NAMED RAFAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20252K
As a male name, Rafael peaked in 2006, when 1,702 babies were named Rafael (the #217 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #14,648 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
413
living · #14,648
BABIES NAMED RAFAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1923–2009
20097
As a female name, Rafael peaked in 1977, when 22 babies were named Rafael (the #3455 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)