How Many People Are Named Rafeal?
Complete statistics for the name Rafeal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rafeal is a very rare male name, with only 857 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 385,222 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 43 births, but its trend shows a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 925 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rafeal Through the Generations
Rafeal has seen a gradual decline in usage since its peak in 1989, reflecting a shift away from names that were popular in the late 20th century. With an estimated 857 individuals named Rafeal currently living in the US, the name is quite uncommon, ranking among the less frequently used names. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a fairly even spread, with 22% under 30, 69% aged 30-60, and 9% over 60, indicating a diverse group of people named Rafeal across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rafeal's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Rafeal
How Many People Have the Name Rafeal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 857 people in the United States currently share the name Rafeal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 385,222 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rafeal a Common or Rare Name?
Rafeal 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 Rafeal Mean?
Rafeal means "creative variant of Rafael" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rafeal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rafeal Most Popular?
The name Rafeal reached peak popularity in 1989, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Rafeal?
Approximately 857 people named Rafeal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 925. That works out to roughly 1 in 385,222 Americans.
Is Rafeal a rare name?
Rafeal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 385,222 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rafeal mean?
Rafeal means "creative variant of Rafael" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Rafeal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rafeal are male and 0% are female.
When was Rafeal most popular?
Rafeal peaked in 1989 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.