Total births
241
Boys' name · since 1979
Ralpheal
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 241 babies named Ralpheal, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 241
- total births
- 1979–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
241 boys have been named Ralpheal since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ralpheal recorded 241 times among boys since 1979, 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 1979 to 2016.
- 241 total births
- 1979–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
241 boys have been named Ralpheal since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 241
- total births
- 1979–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Ralpheal was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
30 babies were named Ralpheal in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Ralpheal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ralpheal's full recorded timeline at 1995, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ralpheal at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Ralpheal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2016
- Peak year (1990)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Ralpheal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ralpheal's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Ralpheal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
86 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 92 births (38% of all-time use).
Ralpheal by state
Where Ralpheal concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ralpheal? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 241 babies named Ralpheal. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 30 births.
When was Ralpheal most popular? ▼
Ralpheal was most popular in the 1980s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Ralpheal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ralpheal are Georgia (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Ralpheal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ralpheal since 1979 -- 38 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Ralpheal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ralph, Raleigh, Ralston, Ralphael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ralpheal's data
- Ralpheal's decade-level peak was the 1980s (92 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Ralpheals (5 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 Ralpheal
Nearby Names Like Ralpheal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ralpheal
Ralph Boy
#1145 414,018 births
Raleigh Boy
#2262 9,279 births
Ralston Boy
#9040 931 births
Ralphael Boy
439 births
Ralf Boy
#12519 304 births
Compare Ralpheal side by side: Ralpheal vs Ralph Ralpheal vs Raleigh Ralpheal vs Ralston
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1979–2016 (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. "Ralpheal: Baby Name Since 1979 - 241 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ralpheal. 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 Ralpheal 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.