Raoul
3 countries#1003 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Raoul was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
31,207 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1003 · peaked in 1912 with 898 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,915 births recorded 1880–2024 · peaked in 1928 with 53 births
Most common in: California, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
91 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2001 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
91 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2001 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Raoul’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #807 | — |
| 2004 | #925 | ↓118 |
| 2005 | #996 | ↓71 |
| 2006 | #934 | ↑62 |
| 2007 | #1269 | ↓335 |
| 2008 | #1122 | ↑147 |
| 2009 | #1193 | ↓71 |
| 2010 | #1394 | ↓201 |
| 2011 | #1370 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #1375 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #1342 | ↑33 |
| 2014 | #1909 | ↓567 |
| 2015 | #1478 | ↑431 |
| 2016 | #1281 | ↑197 |
| 2017 | #1158 | ↑123 |
| 2018 | #1208 | ↓50 |
| 2019 | #1399 | ↓191 |
| 2020 | #1328 | ↑71 |
| 2021 | #1152 | ↑176 |
| 2022 | #1003 | ↑149 |
Frequently asked questions about Raoul
Is Raoul a popular name?
Yes — Raoul currently ranks #1003 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Raoul more common for boys or girls?
Raoul is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Raoul most popular?
Raoul peaked in 1912 in France, with 898 recorded births that year.
Is Raoul rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Raoul’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #49 in 1900 to #1003 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Raoul?
At least 34,213 babies have been recorded with the name Raoul across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Raoul popular in more than one country?
Yes — Raoul appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.