Raul
Peaked at #189 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1904, Raul has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Raul — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3107
in 1934
Last ranked
#19795
in 2008
Years tracked
59
1929–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1929, Raul reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #3107 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Raul hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #19795.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #19,795 | 5 |
| 2005 | #12,751 | 8 |
| 2004 | #18,174 | 5 |
| 2003 | #15,319 | 6 |
| 1999 | #16,280 | 5 |
| 1997 | #13,338 | 6 |
| 1996 | #13,068 | 6 |
| 1995 | #9,364 | 9 |
Raul — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#189
in 1980
Current rank
#610
in 2024
Years tracked
119
1904–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1904, Raul reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #189 nationally with 1,288 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #422 (2014) to #610 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Raul ranks #610 nationally for boys, with 466 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #610 | 466 |
| 2023 | #596 | 475 |
| 2022 | #553 | 539 |
| 2021 | #611 | 455 |
| 2020 | #557 | 503 |
| 2019 | #519 | 552 |
| 2018 | #513 | 551 |
| 2017 | #520 | 556 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Raul most popular?
Raul was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #189 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Raul becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Raul?
At least 88,076 babies have been recorded with the name Raul in the US since 1904, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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