Total births
925
Boys' name · since 1930
Rafeal
925 babies named Rafeal in U.S. Social Security records since 1930, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 925
- total births
- 1930–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
925 boys have been named Rafeal since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rafeal recorded 925 times among boys since 1930, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2020.
- 925 total births
- 1930–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
925 boys have been named Rafeal since 1930, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 925
- total births
- 1930–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Rafeal was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
43 babies were named Rafeal in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Rafeal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rafeal's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rafeal at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Rafeal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2020
- Peak year (1989)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Rafeal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rafeal's strongest decade.
346 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Rafeal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s 56
1960s
56 births
- 1970s
1970s
168 births
- 1980s
1980s
346 births
- 1990s
1990s
139 births
- 2000s 105
2000s
105 births
- 2010s 59
2010s
59 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 346 births (37% of all-time use).
How Rafeal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rafeal's total volume
Rafeal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rafeal by state
Where Rafeal concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 30 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Rafeal's total US births 3.2%
Even split
30 of 925 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rafeal? ▼
925 babies have been named Rafeal since 1930. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1989 with 43 births.
When was Rafeal most popular? ▼
Rafeal was most popular in the 1980s decade with 346 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Rafeal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rafeal are Georgia (30 births), Texas (12 births), California (7 births).
How long has the name Rafeal been used? ▼
Rafeal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1930, spanning 91 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Rafeal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rafael, Rafe, Raffaele, Raffi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rafeal's data
- Rafeal's decade-level peak was the 1980s (346 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Rafeals (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rafeal
Nearby Names Like Rafeal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rafeal
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Rafe Boy
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Raffaele Boy
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Raffi Boy
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Rafi Boy
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Compare Rafeal side by side: Rafeal vs Rafael Rafeal vs Rafe Rafeal vs Raffaele
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1930–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rafeal: Baby Name Since 1930 - 925 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rafeal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rafeal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.