Compare two names
Rafael and Raphael side by side: Rafael peaked in 2006 and Raphael in 2025; in 2025 they were given to 1,639 and 807 babies.
Rafael and Raphael, year by year
Girls and boys together; Rafael solid, Raphael dashed.
| Rafael | Raphael | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,639 | 807 |
| Rank 2025 | #218 among boys’ names | #394 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 89,947 | 24,581 |
| Peak year | 2006 | 2025 |
| Girls | 1% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 79,900 | 20,400 |
| Median age | 29 | 21 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.