Names / Boy names
Rafael
Current rank
#218
and rising
All-time peak
#195
in 1985
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
89,900
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #195 in 1985 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Rafael is a boys' name that makes its debut in 1880. It crested in 1985 at #195. It currently ranks #218 and is climbing. Across all years, more than 89,900 children have been named this.