Boys name · Illinois
Rafael in Illinois
Rafael was the 208th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 57 babies named Rafael that year. Since 1926, Illinois families have named 4,458 babies Rafael.
Popularity over time
Rafael in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 7 | 459th |
| 1956 | 24 | 314th |
| 1968 | 39 | 264th |
| 1979 | 76 | 173rd |
| 1991 | 53 | 247th |
| 2002 | 85 | 186th |
| 2014 | 64 | 227th |
| 2025 | 57 | 208th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 459th in 1926 to 208th in 2025.
The most babies named Rafael in Illinois in a single year was 101, in 2006. Its best showing was 155th among boys names in 1975.
Across the country, Rafael reached its best rank of 28th in Arizona (1910). See Rafael in every state →
How popular is Rafael in Illinois?
Rafael was the 208th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 57 babies named Rafael that year. Since 1926, Illinois families have named 4,458 babies Rafael.
How many babies are named Rafael in Illinois?
In 2025, 57 babies were named Rafael in Illinois. The most babies named Rafael in Illinois in a single year was 101, in 2006.
What is the rank of Rafael in Illinois?
Rafael ranked 208th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 155th among boys names in 1975.
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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