How old is someone named Raphael?
The average Raphael is 26 years old.
Half of all living Raphaels are between 9 and 39.
When was Raphael popular?
Raphael is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 807 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 142 | 0 |
| 1910s | 824 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,059 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 713 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 674 | 290 |
| 1950s | 899 | 600 |
| 1960s | 1,139 | 930 |
| 1970s | 1,807 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 2,345 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 2,958 | 2,900 |
| 2000s | 3,178 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 4,722 | 4,700 |
| 2020s | 3,997 | 4,000 |
How many Raphaels are still alive?
About 20,000 Raphaels are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 25,000 babies named Raphael since 1882.
Most Raphaels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Raphael?
About two in five living Raphaels are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Raphael an old name?
Not really. Raphael is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Raphael will be 30 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Raphael a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Raphaels are men.
Names the same age as Raphael
NAME TWIN
Raphael's name twin is Eliseo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Eliseo's age curve is the closest match to Raphael's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Rafael (31)
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Questions about the name Raphael
How old is the average Raphael?
The average Raphael in the US is 26 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Raphael?
About 20,000 Raphaels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 25,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Raphael most popular?
In 2025, when about 810 baby boys were named Raphael.
Is Raphael a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 37% of living Raphaels, 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