Raphael
Raphael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has healed.
Origin and history
Raphael is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has healed.' It has a rich history as the name of an archangel and a master Italian Renaissance painter. In the United States, it remains a timeless, steadily popular choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
24,258 babies in the United States have been named Raphael since 1880. It ranks #752 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #452.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.4 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 96 |
| 1900-1910 | 136 |
| 1910-1920 | 767 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,001 |
| 1930-1940 | 688 |
| 1940-1950 | 655 |
| 1950-1960 | 893 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,107 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,762 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,286 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,952 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,173 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,722 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,992 |
Famous people named Raphael
- Raphael Saadiq: Singer, Songwriter
- Raphael Warnock: Politician, Pastor
- Raphael Nadal: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Rafe, Raph, Raffy
Fun facts
- It was the single name of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, the famous Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance.
- Raphael appears in the Book of Tobit and religious traditions as an angel of healing and protection for travelers.