How Many People Are Named Raguel?

Complete statistics for the name Raguel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Raguel
Very Rare
Hebrew

Raguel means 'friend of God' and is a very rare female name. Only 1 in 1,098,657 Americans are named Raguel, making it incredibly unique. The majority of people named Raguel are around 49 years old, with most born in 1970.

~300
Living in US
1 in 1,098,657
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend of God
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Spiritual Compassionate Insightful
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

892
Worldwide Bearers
#272,088
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
258
🇺🇸 United States
195
🇨🇺 Cuba
69
🇧🇷 Brazil
52
🇵🇭 Philippines
46
🇨🇩 DR Congo
41
🇮🇳 India
30
🇮🇩 Indonesia
22
🇵🇪 Peru
21
🇦🇷 Argentina
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
300 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
290
Would be 30–60 (91%)
28
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 318 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: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
57
International
82

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Raguel Through the Generations

Raguel, a name of Hebrew origin, has seen steady usage since its peak in 1970 when 19 babies were given this distinctive moniker. Today, there are approximately 300 people named Raguel living in the United States, with the oldest generation being over 60 and the youngest just entering adulthood. This distribution suggests a stable trend, with the name maintaining its presence across different age groups without significant fluctuations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 26
Texas 11

✨ Similar Names to Raguel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raguel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Raguel

How Many People Have the Name Raguel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Raguel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,098,657 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raguel a Common or Rare Name?

Raguel 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 Raguel Mean?

Raguel means "friend of God" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Raguel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Raguel Most Popular?

The name Raguel reached peak popularity in 1970, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Raguel?

Approximately 300 people named Raguel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 318. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,098,657 Americans.

Is Raguel a rare name?

Raguel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,098,657 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raguel mean?

Raguel means "friend of God" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Raguel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raguel are male and 100% are female.

When was Raguel most popular?

Raguel peaked in 1970 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US300
All-Time Births318
1 in X1 in 1,098,657
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1970
World Rank#272,088
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.