Rafael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #218 in 2025 with 1,639 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 1,702 births ranking #217. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 17.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,042 boys born was named Rafael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.