Rafiel

Boy name

Rafiel has been given to 91 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1981 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Rafiel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

89,947 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rafiel.

91 babies since 1967

91 babies since 1969

91 babies since 1972

92 babies since 1945

92 babies since 1972

92 babies since 1974

92 babies since 1975

92 babies since 1976

How popular is the name Rafiel?

Rafiel has been given to 91 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rafiel peak?

Rafiel peaked in 1981, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Rafiel a girl or boy name?

Rafiel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rafiel are boys).

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