Feminine dossier · first seen 1887
Rafaela
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2011
Peak births
60
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Rafaela
How many people are named Rafaela?
An estimated 2,056 living Americans are named Rafaela.
How rare is Rafaela?
Rafaela is uncommon among babies today, with 58 girls receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Rafaela?
The median age of a living American named Rafaela is approximately 29 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 52 years old.
Is Rafaela still popular?
Yes. Rafaela is holding steady, with 58 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Rafaela most common?
Rafaela has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 13.0× more often than the national baseline.
1887Peak 20112025
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
3.3%
2025
58
All-time
3,516