How Many People Are Named Rafaella?
Complete statistics for the name Rafaella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rafaella is a very rare female name, with only 751 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 439,533 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 93% of those named Rafaella being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 757 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rafaella Through the Generations
Rafaella has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 49 births. The average age of people named Rafaella is 14, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. Among the 757 total births recorded since its inception, 704 are under 30, 53 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showcasing its youthfulness and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rafaella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rafaella
How Many People Have the Name Rafaella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 751 people in the United States currently share the name Rafaella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 439,533 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rafaella a Common or Rare Name?
Rafaella 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 Rafaella Mean?
Rafaella means "creative variant of Rafaela" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rafaella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rafaella Most Popular?
The name Rafaella reached peak popularity in 2022, with 49 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 Rafaella?
Approximately 751 people named Rafaella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 757. That works out to roughly 1 in 439,533 Americans.
Is Rafaella a rare name?
Rafaella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 439,533 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rafaella mean?
Rafaella means "creative variant of Rafaela" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rafaella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rafaella are male and 100% are female.
When was Rafaella most popular?
Rafaella peaked in 2022 with 49 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.