Rael Name Popularity and Statistics
Rael is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rael?
Rael is spelled R-A-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Rael Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,885
Recorded Births13
Rank#2,516
Recorded Births53
- Girls usage rose 1,061 places to #7,885 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 203 places to #2,516 and recorded 8 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 13 | #7,885 |
| 2025 | Boys | 53 | #2,516 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 61 | #2,313 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 26 | #4,112 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 46 | #2,793 |
| 2021 | Boys | 26 | #4,011 |
| 2020 | Boys | 18 | #5,041 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2018 | Boys | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2017 | Boys | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
When Was Rael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
61 recorded births
National rank #2,313
2025 · Boys
53 recorded births
National rank #2,516
2022 · Boys
46 recorded births
National rank #2,793
2023 · Boys
26 recorded births
National rank #4,112
Where Rael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #789 | 5 |
| FL | #1,353 | 8 |
| NY | #1,410 | 7 |
| TX | #1,908 | 8 |
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |