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The name Rafael originates from Hebrew and means 'God has healed'. It evolved through various languages, including French and Italian, retaining its core meaning. Rafael is linked to healing and is associated with the archangel in biblical texts. The name has historical significance and has gained popularity since the Middle Ages, often reflecting traits of strength and creativity.

The name Rafael is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rafael has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rafael' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 547th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 484th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 365th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 247th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 216th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 239th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 259th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5026th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5681st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14279th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Rafael' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.