Boys name · California
Rafael in California
Rafael was the 127th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 323 babies named Rafael that year. Since 1913, California families have named 24,026 babies Rafael.
Popularity over time
Rafael in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 273rd |
| 1931 | 41 | 153rd |
| 1946 | 32 | 286th |
| 1962 | 103 | 239th |
| 1978 | 321 | 104th |
| 1994 | 562 | 111th |
| 2009 | 356 | 153rd |
| 2025 | 323 | 127th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 273rd in 1913 to 127th in 2025.
The most babies named Rafael in California in a single year was 632, in 1991. Its best showing was 100th among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Rafael reached its best rank of 28th in Arizona (1910). See Rafael in every state →
How popular is Rafael in California?
Rafael was the 127th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 323 babies named Rafael that year. Since 1913, California families have named 24,026 babies Rafael.
How many babies are named Rafael in California?
In 2025, 323 babies were named Rafael in California. The most babies named Rafael in California in a single year was 632, in 1991.
What is the rank of Rafael in California?
Rafael ranked 127th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 100th among boys names in 1980.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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