How old is someone named Rafael?
The average Rafael is 31 years old.
Half of all living Rafaels are between 15 and 44.
When was Rafael popular?
Most of the Rafaels in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2006 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 172 | 0 |
| 1910s | 608 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,718 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,420 | 160 |
| 1940s | 1,833 | 820 |
| 1950s | 3,974 | 2,700 |
| 1960s | 6,336 | 5,200 |
| 1970s | 9,720 | 8,700 |
| 1980s | 12,431 | 12,000 |
| 1990s | 14,491 | 14,000 |
| 2000s | 15,093 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 12,794 | 13,000 |
| 2020s | 9,208 | 9,100 |
How many Rafaels are still alive?
About 80,000 Rafaels are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 90,000 babies named Rafael since 1880.
Most Rafaels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rafael?
About one in four living Rafaels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Rafael an old name?
Somewhat. Rafael is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rafael will be 38 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rafael a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Rafaels are men.
Names the same age as Rafael
NAME TWIN
Rafael's name twin is Francesco. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Francesco's age curve is the closest match to Rafael's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Raphael (26)
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Questions about the name Rafael
How old is the average Rafael?
The average Rafael in the US is 31 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rafael?
About 80,000 Rafaels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 90,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Rafael most popular?
In 2006, when about 1,700 baby boys were named Rafael.
Is Rafael a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 29% of living Rafaels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this