Total births
318
Girls' name · since 1950
Raguel
318 babies named Raguel in U.S. Social Security records since 1950, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 318
- total births
- 1950–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
318 girls have been named Raguel since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raguel has been recorded 318 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1996.
- 318 total births
- 1950–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
318 girls have been named Raguel since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 318
- total births
- 1950–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Raguel was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
19 babies were named Raguel in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Raguel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raguel's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raguel at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Raguel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1996
- Peak year (1970)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Raguel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Raguel's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Raguel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
50 births
- 1970s
1970s
121 births
- 1980s
1980s
110 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 121 births (38% of all-time use).
Raguel by state
Where Raguel concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 3.5% |
California share of Raguel's total US births 8.2%
Even split
26 of 318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raguel? ▼
Raguel has been given to 318 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 19 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Raguel most popular? ▼
Raguel was most popular in the 1970s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Raguel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raguel are California (26 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Raguel been used? ▼
Raguel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 47 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Raguel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ragan, Ragen, Raghad, Ragina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raguel's data
- Raguel's decade-level peak was the 1970s (121 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Raguels (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Raguel
Nearby Names Like Raguel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raguel
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Ragen Girl
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Raghad Girl
#8188 404 births
Ragina Girl
370 births
Ragna Girl
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Compare Raguel side by side: Raguel vs Ragan Raguel vs Ragen Raguel vs Raghad
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1950–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raguel: Baby Name Since 1950 - 318 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raguel. 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 Raguel 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 July 2026.