Rafal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Rafal Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 16 peak births in 1997
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in Illinois
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rafal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rafal"
"Rafal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6333rd of 16616 | 95 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9526th of 24088 | 94 |
Regional Popularity of "Rafal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
55.66% 2491st/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
59.73% 2737th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Rafal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Rafal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rafal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Rafal" in the United States
The name Rafal is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rafal has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Rafal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6333rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9526th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Rafal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.