How Many People Are Named Rael?
Complete statistics for the name Rael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rael is a very rare name for boys, with only 587 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 562,654 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 88% of those named Rael being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 594 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rael Through the Generations
Rael has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 72 births. The average age of people named Rael is 15, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With 524 under-30 and 70 aged 30-60, there's a noticeable skew towards younger individuals, suggesting that Rael is a name embraced by modern parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rael's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rael
How Many People Have the Name Rael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,403 people in the United States currently share the name Rael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 97,399 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Rael a Common or Rare Name?
Rael is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rael Mean?
Rael means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rael in SSA data, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.
When Was Rael Most Popular?
The name Rael reached peak popularity in 2024, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rael?
Approximately 3,403 people named Rael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,403. That works out to roughly 1 in 97,399 Americans.
Is Rael a rare name?
Rael is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 97,399 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rael mean?
Rael means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 68% of people named Rael are male and 32% are female.
When was Rael most popular?
Rael peaked in 2024 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.