FIRST NAME
Raphael
Raphael is the 702nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 20,286 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 232 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #702 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
29,845
living · #616
2020 CENSUS
20,286
living · #702
BABIES NAMED RAPHAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2025
2025807
As a male name, Raphael peaked in 2025, when 807 babies were named Raphael (the #394 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #22,023 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
232
living · #22,023
BABIES NAMED RAPHAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1908–2024
20245
As a female name, Raphael peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were named Raphael (the #5658 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)