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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Raffael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rafeeq|Raffaela
HebrewBoy↑↑ Surging

Raffael

raf-eye-EL · 3 syllables

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#6710
↑↑ Surging
#6710
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6710 in 2024
5yr change
+1401 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6710 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Raffael

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6710

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1401 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Raffael is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Hebrew RootReligiousClassicItalian3-syllableAngel NameBoy-leaningTimelessInternational
Character
artistic visionspiritual depthintellectual curiositycreative passionprincipled strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Raffaels

artisticharmoniousbrilliantgracefulinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Raffael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6710 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1401 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6710 · very rare
Raffael at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Raphael meaning 'God heals.' Italian diminutive form conveying divine healing power with an affectionate touch.
Language root:Hebrew · Italian
Peak rank:#6710 in 2024
5yr change:+1401 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Raffael · Overview
Summary

Raffael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6710 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Raffael scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1401 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Religious · Classic character
Raffael carries a warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Raffael is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
raffael.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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