How Many People Are Named Raphaella?
Complete statistics for the name Raphaella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raphaella is a very rare female name, with only 351 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 939,979 Americans. The majority of those named Raphaella are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 354 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
📜 Raphaella Through the Generations
Raphaella has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 21 births. As of now, the average age of people named Raphaella is 14, indicating its status as a relatively new name. With 331 individuals under 30 years old, it's clear that Raphaella is predominantly embraced by younger generations, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raphaella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Raphaella
How Many People Have the Name Raphaella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 351 people in the United States currently share the name Raphaella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 939,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Raphaella a Common or Rare Name?
Raphaella 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 Raphaella Mean?
Raphaella means "creative variant of Raphaella" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raphaella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Raphaella Most Popular?
The name Raphaella reached peak popularity in 2024, with 21 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 Raphaella?
Approximately 351 people named Raphaella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 354. That works out to roughly 1 in 939,979 Americans.
Is Raphaella a rare name?
Raphaella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 939,979 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raphaella mean?
Raphaella means "creative variant of Raphaella" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Raphaella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raphaella are male and 100% are female.
When was Raphaella most popular?
Raphaella peaked in 2024 with 21 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.