How Many People Are Named Rapheal?
Complete statistics for the name Rapheal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rapheal, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,289 people in the US, making up 1 in 255,920 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1990 with 81 births, but its trend is slowly declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 1,543 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rapheal Through the Generations
Rapheal has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1990 when 81 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of those named Rapheal is 45, indicating a generation that came of age during the late 20th century. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 24% under 30, 55% aged 30-60, and 21% over 60, suggesting a balanced representation across different life stages.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rapheal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rapheal
How Many People Have the Name Rapheal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,289 people in the United States currently share the name Rapheal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 255,920 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rapheal a Common or Rare Name?
Rapheal 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 Rapheal Mean?
Rapheal means "creative variant of Raphael" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rapheal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rapheal Most Popular?
The name Rapheal reached peak popularity in 1990, with 81 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 Rapheal?
Approximately 1,289 people named Rapheal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,543. That works out to roughly 1 in 255,920 Americans.
Is Rapheal a rare name?
Rapheal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 255,920 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rapheal mean?
Rapheal means "creative variant of Raphael" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rapheal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rapheal are male and 0% are female.
When was Rapheal most popular?
Rapheal peaked in 1990 with 81 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.