Boy
Raphael
God has healed
About Raphael
This distinguished name carries centuries of artistic and cultural associations, evoking images of Renaissance masters and timeless beauty. The three-syllable structure provides a graceful flow that sounds both sophisticated and gentle. Raphael offers multiple nickname possibilities, allowing a child to choose how formal or casual they wish to present themselves as they mature. The name's literary and historical presence gives it an intellectual quality without seeming pretentious. Its multicultural appeal means it translates beautifully across languages and borders, making it ideal for families with international connections or global aspirations. The soft consonants balanced with the strong ending create an interesting phonetic composition that's pleasing to hear and say. Parents drawn to Raphael often value tradition, culture, and the arts, seeking a name that reflects refinement and depth of character for their child.
Popularity of the Name Raphael
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | #829 | ||||
| 1889 | #618 | ||||
| 1891 | #690 | ||||
| 1892 | #590 | ||||
| 1893 | #643 | ||||
| 1894 | #773 | ||||
| 1895 | #784 | ||||
| 1896 | #815 | ||||
| 1897 | #613 | ||||
| 1898 | #630 | ||||
| 1899 | #702 | ||||
| 1901 | #582 | ||||
| 1902 | #581 | ||||
| 1903 | #832 | ||||
| 1904 | #798 | ||||
| 1905 | #693 | ||||
| 1906 | #698 | ||||
| 1907 | #582 | ||||
| 1908 | #520 | ||||
| 1909 | #885 | ||||
| 1910 | #700 | ||||
| 1911 | #558 | ||||
| 1912 | #543 | ||||
| 1913 | #522 | ||||
| 1914 | #504 | ||||
| 1915 | #569 | ||||
| 1916 | #531 | ||||
| 1917 | #649 | ||||
| 1918 | #615 | ||||
| 1919 | #614 | ||||
| 1920 | #626 | ||||
| 1921 | #640 | ||||
| 1922 | #554 | ||||
| 1923 | #661 | ||||
| 1924 | #613 | ||||
| 1925 | #640 | ||||
| 1926 | #711 | ||||
| 1927 | #682 | ||||
| 1928 | #615 | ||||
| 1929 | #626 | ||||
| 1930 | #625 | ||||
| 1931 | #648 | ||||
| 1932 | #738 | ||||
| 1933 | #725 | ||||
| 1934 | #820 | ||||
| 1935 | #869 | ||||
| 1936 | #728 | ||||
| 1937 | #777 | ||||
| 1938 | #893 | ||||
| 1939 | #723 | ||||
| 1940 | #723 | ||||
| 1941 | #795 | ||||
| 1942 | #784 | ||||
| 1943 | #881 | ||||
| 1944 | #931 | ||||
| 1945 | #794 | ||||
| 1946 | #824 | ||||
| 1947 | #836 | ||||
| 1948 | #742 | ||||
| 1949 | #821 | ||||
| 1950 | #847 | ||||
| 1951 | #834 | ||||
| 1952 | #760 | ||||
| 1953 | #796 | ||||
| 1954 | #689 | ||||
| 1955 | #758 | ||||
| 1956 | #759 | ||||
| 1957 | #763 | ||||
| 1958 | #742 | ||||
| 1959 | #780 | ||||
| 1960 | #795 | ||||
| 1961 | #714 | ||||
| 1962 | #742 | ||||
| 1963 | #769 | ||||
| 1964 | #769 | ||||
| 1965 | #753 | #180 | |||
| 1966 | #710 | #196 | |||
| 1967 | #725 | #184 | |||
| 1968 | #664 | #239 | |||
| 1969 | #643 | #244 | |||
| 1970 | #626 | #270 | |||
| 1971 | #613 | #298 | |||
| 1972 | #595 | #217 | |||
| 1973 | #573 | #313 | |||
| 1974 | #634 | #313 | |||
| 1975 | #604 | #286 | |||
| 1976 | #607 | ||||
| 1977 | #621 | #365 | |||
| 1978 | #643 | #377 | |||
| 1979 | #681 | #375 | |||
| 1980 | #692 | #251 | |||
| 1981 | #669 | #315 | |||
| 1982 | #628 | ||||
| 1983 | #642 | ||||
| 1984 | #587 | #361 | |||
| 1985 | #549 | ||||
| 1986 | #546 | ||||
| 1987 | #568 | #270 | |||
| 1988 | #525 | ||||
| 1989 | #553 | #355 | |||
| 1990 | #464 | #379 | |||
| 1991 | #516 | #119 | |||
| 1992 | #577 | #121 | |||
| 1993 | #624 | #116 | |||
| 1994 | #642 | #94 | |||
| 1995 | #658 | #95 | |||
| 1996 | #656 | #100 | |||
| 1997 | #641 | #429 | #104 | ||
| 1998 | #668 | #484 | #363 | #76 | |
| 1999 | #644 | #384 | #436 | #85 | |
| 2000 | #619 | #405 | #382 | #84 | |
| 2001 | #681 | #415 | #68 | ||
| 2002 | #682 | #379 | #342 | #74 | |
| 2003 | #725 | #364 | #368 | #80 | |
| 2004 | #671 | #301 | #384 | #77 | |
| 2005 | #668 | #291 | #335 | #70 | |
| 2006 | #682 | #277 | #401 | #378 | #72 |
| 2007 | #702 | #305 | #435 | #513 | #68 |
| 2008 | #622 | #267 | #463 | #65 | |
| 2009 | #625 | #242 | #395 | #524 | #65 |
| 2010 | #653 | #267 | #536 | #52 | |
| 2011 | #668 | #263 | #371 | #402 | #52 |
| 2012 | #629 | #252 | #267 | #535 | #47 |
| 2013 | #600 | #250 | #275 | #316 | #54 |
| 2014 | #596 | #249 | #303 | #840 | #59 |
| 2015 | #537 | #251 | #383 | #451 | #50 |
| 2016 | #533 | #251 | #247 | #852 | #50 |
| 2017 | #516 | #207 | #395 | #436 | #50 |
| 2018 | #529 | #200 | #324 | #482 | #51 |
| 2019 | #523 | #185 | #293 | #437 | #43 |
| 2020 | #513 | #190 | #417 | #590 | #54 |
| 2021 | #538 | #198 | #343 | #428 | #46 |
| 2022 | #483 | #179 | #277 | #480 | #55 |
| 2023 | #453 | #168 | #295 | #276 | #64 |
| 2024 | #420 | #172 | #307 | #375 | #56 |
| 2025 | #394 | #161 | #267 | #482 | #50 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Raphael
Names Similar to Raphael
Nicknames for Raphael
- Raph
- Rafe
- Ray
- Raphy
Famous People Named Raphael
| Raphael Nadal | Spanish tennis player |
| Raphael Varane | French footballer |
| Raphael Saadiq | American singer-songwriter |
| Raphael Holinshed | English chronicler and historian |
| Raphael Lemkin | Polish lawyer who coined the term "genocide" |
| Raphael Santi | Italian painter and architect of the Renaissance |
| Raphael Bob-Waksberg | American television writer and producer |
| Raphael Assuncao | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Raphael Haroche | French singer-songwriter known as Raphael |
| Raphael Soyer | American artist |
| Raphael Veiga | Brazilian footballer |
| Raphael Gualazzi | Italian singer and pianist |
| Raphael Diaz | Swiss ice hockey player |
| Raphael Essiembre | Canadian actor and voice actor |
| Raphael Mechoulam | Israeli chemist and cannabis researcher |
| Raphael Kirchner | Austrian artist |
| Raphael Bostic | American economist and Federal Reserve Bank president |
| Raphael Semmes | American naval officer |
| Raphael Geminder | Australian businessman and philanthropist |
| Raphael van der Vaart | Dutch former footballer |
Characters Named Raphael
| Raphael Santiago | A character from "The Mortal Instruments" book series by Cassandra Clare |
| Raphael de la Cruz | A character from the "Guild Hunter" series by Nalini Singh |
| Raphael Hythloday | A character in Thomas More's book "Utopia" |
| Raphael Humphreys | A character from the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Raphael de Valentin | A character in "The Magic Skin" by Honoré de Balzac |
| Raphael "Rafe" Khatchadorian | A character in the "Middle School" book series by James Patterson |
| Raphael Cain | A character in the TV series "Supernatural" |