Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Rafiel

Name: Popularity of the name Rafiel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rafiel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#4,509 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2019

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#4509

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rafiel

Rafiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 8 Rafiels were born — ranking #4,509 that year. As of 2026, Rafiel ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 91 Rafiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rafiel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rafiel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Raffle
Raphel
Rifle
Refill
Ruffle
Riffle
Rueful
Rafi
Raffi
Riffel
Raffia
Rafal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rafiel

What does the name Rafiel mean?

Rafiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rafiel in 2026?

In 2026, Rafiel ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rafiel most popular?

Rafiel reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #4,509 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Rafiel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rafiel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rafiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rafiel include Maro, Pastor, Alvarez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rafiel

Rafiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 91 births in the dataset. Rafiel's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #4,509. Use the chart and map above to compare Rafiel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.