How Many People Are Named Rafaela?
Complete statistics for the name Rafaela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rafaela means 'God has healed' and is a very rare female name in the US. Only 1 in 149,131 Americans have this name, making it quite unique among names. The majority of people named Rafaela are over 60, giving it a slightly older demographic skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 3,456 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rafaela Through the Generations
Rafaela has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2011 with 60 births. Today, there are approximately 2,213 people named Rafaela living in the United States. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Rafaela are over 60 years old, which gives the name a somewhat older demographic skew despite its modern resurgence. This blend of rarity and a growing younger generation makes Rafaela a name to watch in coming years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rafaela's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Rafaela
How Many People Have the Name Rafaela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 156 people in the United States currently share the name Rafaela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,124,675 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rafaela a Common or Rare Name?
Rafaela is classified as Very 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 Rafaela Mean?
Rafaela means "God has healed" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rafaela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rafaela Most Popular?
The name Rafaela reached peak popularity in 2011, with 60 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 Rafaela?
Approximately 156 people named Rafaela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 156. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,124,675 Americans.
Is Rafaela a rare name?
Rafaela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,124,675 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rafaela mean?
Rafaela means "God has healed" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Rafaela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rafaela are male and 100% are female.
When was Rafaela most popular?
Rafaela peaked in 2011 with 60 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.