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Rafael

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Rafael was most popular in 2006, when 1,710 American babies were given the name — ranking #422 that year. In 2025 it ranked #419, with 1,639 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 89,947 people named Rafael.

Most popular in2006
Rank that year#422
Births that year1,710
Total since 188089,947

Rafael over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Rafael’s peak in 2006. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org