Raphael
5 countries#394 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Raphael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
24,581 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #394 · peaked in 2025 with 807 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,425 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #355 · peaked in 2011 with 1,613 births
Most common in: Paris, Haute-Garonne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Oise, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,555 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 2019 with 308 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,436 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #180 · peaked in 2019 with 299 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
97 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2024 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
22 births recorded 2009–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Raphael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #681 | — |
| 2007 | #700 | ↓19 |
| 2008 | #622 | ↑78 |
| 2009 | #623 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #653 | ↓30 |
| 2011 | #665 | ↓12 |
| 2012 | #628 | ↑37 |
| 2013 | #598 | ↑30 |
| 2014 | #596 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #535 | ↑61 |
| 2016 | #533 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #516 | ↑17 |
| 2018 | #529 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #523 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #512 | ↑11 |
| 2021 | #537 | ↓25 |
| 2022 | #483 | ↑54 |
| 2023 | #451 | ↑32 |
| 2024 | #420 | ↑31 |
| 2025 | #394 | ↑26 |
Frequently asked questions about Raphael
Is Raphael a popular name?
Yes — Raphael currently ranks #394 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Raphael more common for boys or girls?
Raphael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Raphael most popular?
Raphael peaked in 2025 in United States, with 807 recorded births that year.
Is Raphael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Raphael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #943 in 1882 to #394 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Raphael?
At least 37,561 babies have been recorded with the name Raphael across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Raphael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Raphael appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Raphael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Raphael include Jay, Ari, Raymond, Jared.
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