Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Raphael.
National Rank (2025)
#394
All-Time Peak Rank
#394 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
24,258
Unisex Distribution98.7% Boy / 1.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Raphael Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Raphael
According to SSA data, Raphael achieved its highest historical rank of #394 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 807 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 51.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 135 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Raphael scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+51.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record807Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
135Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:28
1890s:96
1900s:136
1910s:767
1920s:1,001
1930s:688
1940s:655
1950s:893
1960s:1,107
1970s:1,762
1980s:2,286
1990s:2,952
2000s:3,173
2010s:4,722
2020s:3,992
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRap-ha-el
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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