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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Raphael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rapha|Raphaela
HebrewBoy↑ Rising

Raphael

RAF-eye-ul · 3 syllables

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Boy
#420
↑ Rising

Also ranked: Girl #17082 · → Stable

#420
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 39
Peak rank
#420 in 2024
5yr change
+33 ranks
Birth frequency
2.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
68% boy · 32% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #420 · 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
Raphael

Popularity score: 39  ·  SSA Rank: #420

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+33 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousArchangelClassic3-syllableUnisexSpiritualInternationalTimeless
Character
divine healingprotective strengthartistic sensitivityspiritual wisdommessenger of god
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Raphaels

dedicatedtalentedprofessionalversatileobservant
STRONG
High confidence

Raphael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #420 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +33 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#420 · niche
Raphael at a Glance
Meaning:God heals. From the Hebrew Rephael, combining 'rapha' (to heal) and 'El' (God). Traditionally the name of the archangel Raphael in Judeo-Christian tradition.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#420 in 2024
5yr change:+33 ranks
Sex usage:68% boy · 32% girl
Notable bearers
Raphael Nadal
Professional tennis player
Raphael Soyer
American painter
Raphael Varane
Professional footballer
Similar Sound
RafaelRaphelRaffertyRaphaelisRaffaeleRaziel◈
Similar Style
MichaelGabrielSamuelNathanielEzraJeremiah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Raphael
SophiaMichaelMiriamDanielJudithSamuelIsabellaElias
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Raphael illustration
Name Intelligence
Raphael · Overview
Summary

Raphael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #420 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Raphael scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 33 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Religious · Classic · Meaningful character
Raphael carries a warm, serious, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
raphael.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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