Rafael
Rafael is making a comeback — from #307 in 2014 to #126 in 2022.
Note: Rafael hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 181 positions. Registrations grew from 5 to 73 (+1360%).
Peak popularity: 2022 (73 registrations, ranked #126).
Neighbours in the 2022 ranking
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By state & territory — 2022
How often Rafael was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in Victoria (73 babies)
In 2022: 73 babies named Rafael across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Rafael?
- Between 2014 and 2022, Rafael was registered for 162 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Rafael a popular name in Australia?
- Rafael has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022, when it last ranked #126 with 73 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.