Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Rafael
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2006
Peak births
1,702
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Rafael
How many people are named Rafael?
An estimated 79,362 living Americans are named Rafael.
How rare is Rafael?
Rafael is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,639 boys receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Rafael?
The median age of a living American named Rafael is approximately 29 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 44 years old.
Is Rafael still popular?
Yes. Rafael is holding steady, with 1,639 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Rafael most common?
Rafael has its strongest geographic signal in Arizona, where it appears 43.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20062025
Peak year
2006
Decline from peak
3.7%
2025
1,639
All-time
89,379