Refael
Every Refael since 1993 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Refael
Refael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,355 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 344 American babies have been named Refael. Its peak came in 2019, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Refael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Refael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,355 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,532 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,023 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,385 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,598 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,670 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,206 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,065 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,007 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,035 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,240 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,435 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,617 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,237 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,181 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,003 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,718 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,000 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,735 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,533 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,807 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,382 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,933 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Refael in 2025?
Refael ranked #4,355 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Refael?
344 babies have been named Refael in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Refael most popular?
Refael peaked in 2019, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Refael a boy or girl name?
Refael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Refael rising or falling?
Refael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.