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2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#5110

Peak Rank

239

Total Count

22

Years Active

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## The Story of Refoel

Refoel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 18 Refoels were born — ranking #5,110 that year. As of 2026, Refoel ranks #6,707 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 239 Refoels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Refoel

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

* [Raphael](/raphael)
* Ruffle
* Riffle
* [Rafael](/rafael)
* Riffel
* Rifle
* Raffle
* Rueful
* Rifl
* [Raphel](/raphel)
* Reifel
* Rafle

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Refoel

What does the name Refoel mean?

Refoel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Refoel in 2026?

In 2026, Refoel ranks #6,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Refoel most popular?

Refoel reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #5,110 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Refoel most popular?

Refoel has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Refoel.

Is Refoel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Refoel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Refoel include Aldrich, Yacob, Illias. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦AldrichPeak #5110](/aldrich)[👦YacobPeak #5110](/yacob)[👦IlliasPeak #5110](/illias)[👦HawkePeak #5110](/hawke)[👦RayderPeak #5110](/rayder)[👦CastinPeak #5110](/castin)[👦JackstonPeak #5110](/jackston)[👦KhyirPeak #5110](/khyir)

## About the name Refoel 

Refoel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 239 births in the dataset. Refoel's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #5,110\. Use the chart and map above to compare Refoel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2017 → ](/year/2017)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.