How Many People Are Named Raffaella?
Complete statistics for the name Raffaella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raffaella is an Italian name meaning 'little noblewoman,' making it both rare and elegant. Only 372 people in the US today share this name, which equates to just 1 in 886,495 Americans. The majority, 53%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 464 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
📜 Raffaella Through the Generations
Raffaella has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 20 births. Today, there are 372 people named Raffaella in the United States, with the average age sitting at 39 years old. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 248 individuals under 30, 106 between 30 and 60, and 110 over 60, indicating that while it's a newer generation name, it's also gaining traction among older demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raffaella's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Raffaella
How Many People Have the Name Raffaella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 372 people in the United States currently share the name Raffaella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 886,495 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Raffaella a Common or Rare Name?
Raffaella 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 Raffaella Mean?
Raffaella means "little noblewoman" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raffaella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Raffaella Most Popular?
The name Raffaella reached peak popularity in 2024, with 20 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 Raffaella?
Approximately 372 people named Raffaella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 464. That works out to roughly 1 in 886,495 Americans.
Is Raffaella a rare name?
Raffaella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 886,495 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raffaella mean?
Raffaella means "little noblewoman" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Raffaella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raffaella are male and 100% are female.
When was Raffaella most popular?
Raffaella peaked in 2024 with 20 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.