Boys name · California
Rafael in California
The SSA records 24,026 Rafael births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1913. In 2025 it stood as the #127 most popular boys name, from 323 births that year.
Popularity over time
Rafael in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | #273 |
| 1931 | 41 | #153 |
| 1946 | 32 | #286 |
| 1962 | 103 | #239 |
| 1978 | 321 | #104 |
| 1994 | 562 | #111 |
| 2009 | 356 | #153 |
| 2025 | 323 | #127 |
Its busiest year in California was 1991, with 632 Rafael births. Rafael's highest rank in California was #100, set in 1980.
Rafael started at #273 in 1913 and finished at #127 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #100 in 1980 and a low of #455 in 1941.
Nationally, Rafael's strongest state was Arizona, where it hit #28 in 1910. See Rafael in every state →
How popular is Rafael in California?
The SSA records 24,026 Rafael births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1913. In 2025 it stood as the #127 most popular boys name, from 323 births that year.
How many babies are named Rafael in California?
323 Rafael babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Rafael in California?
In 2025, Rafael sat at #127 on the boys list for California.
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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