Raphael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #453 in 2023 with 685 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 807 births ranking #394. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 169.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,494 boys born was named Raphael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Raphael is a distinguished Hebrew classic meaning God has healed. It feels artistic, spiritual, and substantial all at once.
The name is important in Jewish, Christian, and wider cultural tradition through the archangel Raphael. Its long history and beauty of sound have kept it enduringly attractive.