Raphael Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAH-fay-el / /ˈræf.eɪ.əl/Hebrew; Italian
Meaning
Hebrew: God has healed; Italian: derived from the Hebrew
Historical & Cultural Background
Raphael is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has healed.' It is often associated with the archangel Raphael in Judeo-Christian traditions, who is known as a healer and guide. The name gained popularity in the Renaissance, particularly in Italy, due to the influence of the artist Raphael. It has remained a classic name in various cultures over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Raphael has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rafa
- Raffy
International Variants
- Rafaël (French)
- Raffaele (Italian)
- Rafael (Spanish)
- Rafał (Polish)
Famous people named Raphael
Raphael Sanzio was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, known for his masterpieces such as 'The School of Athens.'.
Raphael Varane is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United and the French national team.
Raphael Lemkin was a Polish-Jewish lawyer who coined the term 'genocide' and was instrumental in the development of international law.
Raphael Nadal is a Spanish professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Fictional characters named Raphael
Raphael is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, known for his aggressive personality and red bandana.
Raphael is a character in the video game series 'Soulcalibur,' known for his skill with a rapier and noble demeanor.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raphael was first seen in the United States in 1882. Raphael has ranked as high as #701 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Raphael has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raphael (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 91 | |
TX | 87 | |
NY | 87 | |
FL | 59 | |
WA | 24 | |
OH | 23 | |
MA | 22 | |
GA | 20 | |
MN | 20 | |
VA | 18 | |
MI | 15 | |
PA | 15 | |
NV | 14 | |
MO | 14 | |
MD | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 5 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 5 |
1889 | 11 |
1891 | 9 |
1892 | 13 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 9 |
1895 | 9 |
1896 | 9 |
1897 | 13 |
1898 | 13 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 8 |
1901 | 13 |
1902 | 15 |
1903 | 9 |
1904 | 10 |
1905 | 13 |
1906 | 13 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 24 |
1909 | 12 |
1910 | 19 |
1911 | 30 |
1912 | 55 |
1913 | 68 |
1914 | 95 |
1915 | 100 |
1916 | 117 |
1917 | 85 |
1918 | 100 |
1919 | 98 |
1920 | 103 |
1921 | 101 |
1922 | 130 |
1923 | 94 |
1924 | 108 |
1925 | 99 |
1926 | 81 |
1927 | 90 |
1928 | 99 |
1929 | 96 |
1930 | 97 |
1931 | 85 |
1932 | 72 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 59 |
1935 | 53 |
1936 | 69 |
1937 | 63 |
1938 | 50 |
1939 | 69 |
1940 | 72 |
1941 | 63 |
1942 | 68 |
1943 | 58 |
1944 | 48 |
1945 | 61 |
1946 | 64 |
1947 | 69 |
1948 | 83 |
1949 | 69 |
1950 | 65 |
1951 | 71 |
1952 | 86 |
1953 | 80 |
1954 | 111 |
1955 | 93 |
1956 | 94 |
1957 | 97 |
1958 | 99 |
1959 | 98 |
1960 | 93 |
1961 | 115 |
1962 | 107 |
1963 | 99 |
1964 | 98 |
1965 | 96 |
1966 | 110 |
1967 | 105 |
1968 | 130 |
1969 | 153 |
1970 | 168 |
1971 | 187 |
1972 | 180 |
1973 | 192 |
1974 | 162 |
1975 | 181 |
1976 | 182 |
1977 | 182 |
1978 | 171 |
1979 | 157 |
1980 | 158 |
1981 | 167 |
1982 | 191 |
1983 | 179 |
1984 | 208 |
1985 | 256 |
1986 | 268 |
1987 | 253 |
1988 | 303 |
1989 | 303 |
1990 | 450 |
1991 | 371 |
1992 | 311 |
1993 | 270 |
1994 | 261 |
1995 | 251 |
1996 | 254 |
1997 | 260 |
1998 | 256 |
1999 | 268 |
2000 | 304 |
2001 | 266 |
2002 | 269 |
2003 | 253 |
2004 | 304 |
2005 | 316 |
2006 | 331 |
2007 | 333 |
2008 | 397 |
2009 | 400 |
2010 | 369 |
2011 | 356 |
2012 | 387 |
2013 | 423 |
2014 | 461 |
2015 | 533 |
2016 | 550 |
2017 | 560 |
2018 | 535 |
2019 | 544 |
2020 | 559 |
2021 | 548 |
2022 | 641 |
2023 | 685 |
2024 | 744 |