Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Ralphael

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

Current Rank

#8,250

Peak Rank

#2,828 (1991)

Total Babies

439

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2023

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#2828

Peak Rank

439

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ralphael

Ralphael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 23 Ralphaels were born — ranking #2,828 that year. As of 2026, Ralphael ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 439 Ralphaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Ralphael

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

Raphael
Ralphing
Raffle
Ralphie
Raphel
Rafale
Rashful
Wrongful
Rolfing
Rohlfing
Rifle
Ralph

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ralphael

What does the name Ralphael mean?

Ralphael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ralphael in 2026?

In 2026, Ralphael ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Ralphael most popular?

Ralphael reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,828 that year with 23 babies given the name.

Is Ralphael a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ralphael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ralphael include Andrell, Aundre, Perez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ralphael

Ralphael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 439 births in the dataset. Ralphael's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,828. Use the chart and map above to compare Ralphael'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.