How Many People Are Named Refael?

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

Refael
Very Rare
Hebrew

Refael means 'God heals' and is a rare name indeed, with only 317 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,040,929 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Refael being under 30.

~317
Living in US
1 in 1,040,929
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God heals
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Inspiring Compassionate Hopeful
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

761
Worldwide Bearers
#297,690
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
179
🇮🇩 Indonesia
122
🇱🇧 Lebanon
94
🇧🇷 Brazil
73
🇦🇱 Albania
47
🇲🇽 Mexico
36
🇹🇷 Turkey
31
🇵🇭 Philippines
22
🇨🇦 Canada
21
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
317 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
315
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 320 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
80

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

📜 Refael Through the Generations

Refael saw its peak popularity in 2019 with 25 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Refael is 11, indicating that the name is predominantly used by younger parents. The majority of Refael's bearers, 315 out of 317, are under 30, suggesting that the name is favored among new generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 94
New Jersey 53

✨ Similar Names to Refael

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Refael's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Refael

How Many People Have the Name Refael?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 317 people in the United States currently share the name Refael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,040,929 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Refael a Common or Rare Name?

Refael 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 Refael Mean?

Refael means "God heals" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Refael Most Popular?

The name Refael reached peak popularity in 2019, with 25 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 Refael?

Approximately 317 people named Refael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 320. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,040,929 Americans.

Is Refael a rare name?

Refael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,040,929 Americans has this name.

What does the name Refael mean?

Refael means "God heals" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Refael more male or female?

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

When was Refael most popular?

Refael peaked in 2019 with 25 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.

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 US317
All-Time Births320
1 in X1 in 1,040,929
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2019
World Rank#297,690
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.