Raphael sits comfortably in the UK charts at #158 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#158
US Rank #420
About the Name Raphael
Raphael is holding steady in the rankings at #158. It reached its peak of #156 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Raphael is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #420 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Raphael
Unlikely. With around 320 UK babies named Raphael per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raphael in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Raphael has held a stable position around #158 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #156 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Raphael is more popular in the UK (#158) than in the US (#420). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Raphael include: Raphael Akpejiori — Raphael Akpejiori is a Nigerian professional boxer competing in the heavyweight division.; Raphael Rowe — Raphael Rowe is a British broadcast journalist and presenter, who was convicted in 1990 for a 1988 murder and series of aggravated robberies as part of the M25...; Raphael Lea'i — Raphael Ohanua Lea'i Jr..
Raphael appears in the US top 500 at #420 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
320
UK babies named Raphael (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 24 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Raphael
Likely around 1 other Raphael in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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