How Many People Are Named Ralphael?
Complete statistics for the name Ralphael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ralphael is a very rare name for boys, with only 421 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 783,863 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 23 births, but it's still a modern choice with a slowly declining trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 439 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ralphael Through the Generations
Ralphael has seen a steady presence in the US since its peak in 1991, though its popularity has been on a slow decline ever since. With 421 individuals currently carrying the name, it's predominantly favored by younger generations, with 37% under 30 and 63% between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while it's a name that's been around for a while, it's still considered fresh and appealing to new parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ralphael's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ralphael
How Many People Have the Name Ralphael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 421 people in the United States currently share the name Ralphael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 783,863 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ralphael a Common or Rare Name?
Ralphael 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 Ralphael Mean?
Ralphael means "creative variant of Raphael" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ralphael in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ralphael Most Popular?
The name Ralphael reached peak popularity in 1991, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ralphael?
Approximately 421 people named Ralphael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 439. That works out to roughly 1 in 783,863 Americans.
Is Ralphael a rare name?
Ralphael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 783,863 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ralphael mean?
Ralphael means "creative variant of Raphael" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ralphael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ralphael are male and 0% are female.
When was Ralphael most popular?
Ralphael peaked in 1991 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.